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Virgin Atlantic Airline Profile

Virgin Atlantic overview and available airline data

Last updated: November 2025

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Overview

Operating status: Active

Marketing name: Virgin Atlantic

Legal name: Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited

Year established: 1984

Region: Europe

Base country: United Kingdom

Base city: London

Base airport: London Gatwick Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: VS

Airline ICAO code: VIR

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: SkyTeam

Frequent-flyer programme: Flying Club

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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Virgin Atlantic overview and services

Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited publicly known as Virgin Atlantic is a currently operating Europen scheduled full-service carrier with its base at London Gatwick Airport, in London, United Kingdom.

This carrier's 2-char IATA designator is VS, and its 3-character ICAO designator is VIR. Established 42 years ago in 1984, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world. Along with Air France, Delta, Korean Air, and 21 others, Virgin Atlantic is a SkyTeam alliance member.

Virgin Atlantic offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The latest info regarding Virgin Atlantic baggage policy (last updated 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.