Virgin Atlantic

Branson's flight company

Virgin Atlantic is a British airline founded in 1984, known for long-haul international flights and a reputation for customer service innovations.

The carrier operates primarily from London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports: I'm flying Virgin Atlantic to New York.

It competes with British Airways on transatlantic routes and is part of Richard Branson's Virgin Group.

aviation

aircraft

Airborne transportation vehicle

landing · turbulence · runway · fuselage · tailfin · jet engine · flight deck · air traffic control · airspace · taxiway

airline

flight attendant

Airplane cabin staff member

economy · cabin crew · airfare · frequent flyer · luggage · in-flight entertainment · amenity kit · priority boarding · upgrades · baggage allowance

travel

destination

Intended arrival point

Caribbean · long-haul · holiday · vacation · tourism · journey · passport · itinerary · globetrotter · adventure

brand

Richard Branson

customer service · trendsetter · irreverent · stylish · iconic · marketing · advertising · sponsorship · partnerships · loyalty program

premium

privacy screen

Display confidentiality guard

executive lounge · fast track · premium economy · limousine service · arrival lounge

Categories
Opposites
service model and market positioning

Virgin AtlanticRyanair

Discount European airline

Spirit Airlines · budget carrier · low-cost carrier · Southwest Airlines · JetBlue

airline ownership and brand identity

Virgin AtlanticBritish Airways

United Kingdom's flagship carrier

flag carrier · Lufthansa · Air France · KLM · Qantas

alliance membership and network

Virgin AtlanticStar Alliance

Airline cooperation network

British Airways · American Airlines · United Airlines · Lufthansa

Family

virginity, virginal, Virginia, Atlantic, transatlantic, Atlantis, Virgin, Antarctic, Virginian

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G