Virgin Atlantic flight delay claim

Virgin Atlantic flies to over 50 destinations worldwide including the US, Canada, Africa, Asia and Australia. Well known for their charismatic owner, Sir Richard Branson as well as the uniforms worn by their hostesses.

The airline is very technology focused with free use of laptops, onboard wifi and free entertainment it has always been at the cutting edge of innovation. 

Virgin Atlantic has partnered with Delta Airlines to offer more connections to other US cities. 

Virgin Galactic is the next large project the company is working on to take passengers to the edge of space and back

Virgin Atlantic destinations from the UK

Delhi (DEL)
Hong Kong (HKG)
Shanghai (PVG)
Johannesburg (JNB)
Lagos (LOS)
Antigua (ANU)
Barbados (BGI)
Grenada (GND)
Havana (HAV)
Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)
St Lucia (UVF)
Tobago (TAB)
Dubai (DXB)
Las Vegas (LAS)
Orlando (MCO)
Atlanta (ATL)
Boston (BOS)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Miami (MIA)
New York Newark (EWR)
New York (JFK)
San Francisco (SFO)
Seattle (SEA)
Washington DC (IAD)

Virgin Atlantic Delayed or Cancelled Flights Claims FAQ

As with all airlines that fly to so many destinations and carry millions of passengers Virgin Atlantic is always susceptible to flight delays and cancellations. If you have been delayed on a flight flown by Virgin Atlantic then under EU Regulation 261/2004 you are entitled to compensation for your delayed flight, missed connection or if you have been denied boarding by Virgin Atlantic.

Use our free flight checker at the top/bottom and side of this page to start your claim. You don't need any information to start your claim apart from the date of your Virgin Atlantic flight.

When can I claim compensation from Virgin Atlantic?

In accordance to EU Regulation 261/ 2004 passengers are entitled to compensation if they have encounted a flight delay of over 3 hours or if their flight has been cancelled. If you have been denied boarding due to over booking or miss a connection then you are also eligible for compensation.

What are the criteria to claim against Virgin Atlantic?

Your flight needs to fulfill some the following criteria:

  • Your flight was from an airport within Europe with ANY AIRLINE
  • Your flight was to an airport within Europe on a European airline
  • Your flight was delayed at least three hours
  • Your flight was cancelled
  • Your flight was full and you were denied boarding
  • Your delay caused you to miss a connecting flight and you didnt arrive at your final destination within 3 hours of the expected arrival time.

Who is allowed to make a claim?

Anyone is allowed to make a flight delay claim. You can also claim for your travelling companions.

Virgin Atlantic Flight Delays

30/03/2023 - flight VS154 from John F Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

29/03/2023 - flight VS154 from John F Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

29/03/2023 - flight VS153 from London Heathrow Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

28/03/2023 - flight VS153 from London Heathrow Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

27/03/2023 - flight VS153 from London Heathrow Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

22/03/2023 - flight VS456 from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport

22/03/2023 - flight VS20 from San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

21/03/2023 - flight VS232 from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

20/03/2023 - flight VS78 from Sir Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport

19/03/2023 - flight VS118 from Miami International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

18/03/2023 - flight VS118 from Miami International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

18/03/2023 - flight VS454 from Ben Gurion International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

15/03/2023 - flight VS138 from John F Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

15/03/2023 - flight VS4 from John F Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

15/03/2023 - flight VS10 from John F Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

13/03/2023 - flight VS127 from Manchester Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

13/03/2023 - flight VS77 from Manchester Airport to Sir Grantley Adams International Airport

10/03/2023 - flight VS106 from Seattle Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

08/03/2023 - flight VS21 from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

08/03/2023 - flight VS450 from OR Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport


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Have you flown with Virgin Atlantic and had a flight delay, missed connection, cancelled flight or have been denied boarding in the last 6 years? If so try our free flight checker to see how much you may be entitled to in compensation for you AND your fellow travellers.

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