{"id":115747,"date":"2026-04-23T09:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/lp\/airlines\/virgin-atlantic\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T07:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:19:09","slug":"virgin-atlantic","status":"publish","type":"airline","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/airlines\/virgin-atlantic","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Atlantic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Virgin Atlantic is an independent airline based in the UK servicing South Africa on the Johannesburg to London, and Johannesburg to New York routes. In the summer months, Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights from Cape Town to London Heathrow. The airline operates scheduled flights to South Africa on a daily basis and is popular for flights to London<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Virgin Atlantic is the second-largest long-haul carrier in the UK that offers a fantastic travel experience! It was founded by Richard Branson and their journey to become one of the world\u2019s largest international airlines is a very interesting story.<\/p>\n

After starting operations in 1984 with a flight from London, Gatwick \u2013 Newark, New Jersey, Virgin Atlantic expanded to become one of the most sought-after global airliners. Their far-reaching network ensures that they are able to offer affordable flights to almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n

Book Virgin Atlantic flights to New York, Dubai, London and other exciting places!<\/p>\n

Popular cheap flight routes with Virgin Atlantic are from Johannesburg to London<\/a> and Johannesburg to New York<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Baggage allowances when travelling on Virgin Atlantic:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Economy Light: no checked bags, only 10kg hand luggage<\/p>\n

Premium Economy: 2 bags x 23kg each<\/p>\n

Upper Class: 3 bags x 32kg each<\/p>\n

Infants receive a full 23kg baggage allowance. Passengers travelling with infants or children can bring a fully collapsible pushchair and car seat, in addition to their 23kg luggage allowance<\/p><\/p>\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Travellers will be required to scan their own boarding pass and hold up their passports for inspection.<\/p>\n

Virgin Atlantic online check-in for all flights opens 24 hours before the scheduled departure and closes 70 minutes before. It\u2019s the easiest and most convenient method that will save you plenty of time.<\/p>\n

Virgin Atlantic also has a wide range of check-in options to suit almost every need including:<\/p>\n