How many planes do Virgin Atlantic have?

How many planes do Virgin Atlantic have?

37 Aircraft
Virgin Atlantic Airways Fleet Details and History

Virgin Atlantic Airways
Airline Founded 22 Jun 1984
Base / Main Hub London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)
Bases London Gatwick (LGW / EGKK) Manchester Ringway (MAN / EGCC)
Fleet Size 37 Aircraft (+ 2 On Order/Planned)

What planes do Virgin Atlantic own?

Current fleet

Aircraft In service Notes
Airbus A330-900 Order with 6 options. Deliveries planned to begin 2022
Airbus A350-1000 7
Boeing 787-9 17

What is the biggest Virgin Atlantic plane?

The A330-300 joined the Virgin Atlantic family in April 2011. At 63.69 metres long with a wingspan of 60.3 metres, it’s the largest of the twin engine A330’s.

How old are virgin 747 planes?

For 36 years, Virgin Atlantic flew Boeing 747 aircraft around the world. Now, the planes have been retired in favour of newer, more sustainable aircraft such as the Airbus A350-1000 and the Boeing 787-9.

Are Virgin still flying to USA?

We continue with the restart of our passenger flying programme – with flights from Heathrow to the US – New York JFK, Miami and Los Angeles; to Barbados, Delhi, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tel Aviv as well as future flying to Lahore and Islamabad.

What kind of planes does Virgin Atlantic fly?

International destinations include points across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, North America and the Caribbean. Virgin Atlantic also has codeshare agreements with eight other carriers. The airline’s fleet consists of 10 Airbus A330-300, 11 Airbus A340-600, 12 Boeing 747-400 and seven Boeing 787-9 planes.

How many Boeing 777s does Virgin Australia have?

Virgin’s five Boeing 777-300ERs – four of which were fully owned, and one leased – tackled the trans-Pacific corridor with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Los Angeles.

When did Virgin Atlantic start flying 787s?

Look out for Tinker Belle, Ladybird, Ruby Tuesday, English Rose, Hot Lips, Barbarella and Pretty Woman. This innovative aircraft joined the Virgin Atlantic fleet in October 2014. The 787s (and A330s) represent a huge leap for us and our whole industry in improving our carbon footprint.

What kind of seats are available on Virgin Atlantic?

Cabins include seating in Upper Class, Prem Economy, and Economy. Virgin Atlantic’s brand new Panasonic fully touch screen AVOD system JAM, is available in all classes featuring over 300 hours of on demand entertainment. Virgin Atlantic charges extra for bulkhead, exit row, and other seats which have more legroom.

How many seats are there on Virgin Atlantic 787?

The Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 aircraft features a three class configuration with 31 lie-flat bed Upper Class seats, 35 Premium Economy seats, and 198 standard Economy class seats. Virgin Atlantic charges extra for bulkhead and other seats which have more legroom. These seats are referred to as Extra Legroom Seats.

Virgin’s five Boeing 777-300ERs – four of which were fully owned, and one leased – tackled the trans-Pacific corridor with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Los Angeles.

Are there any Boeing 747s left for Virgin Atlantic?

Earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic shocked many when it revealed that the Boeing 747 would be retired sooner than expected. Since this announcement, the airline has been withdrawing its fleet one by one. The process is now almost complete, as the airline is left with just two jumbo jets to send skywards.

What kind of plane does Virgin Atlantic fly?

Atlas operates a mix of cargo and passenger Boeing 747s, including a former British Airways Boeing 747-8F. Virgin leased the aircraft from GECAS, and it seems as though Atlas will take over the lease. As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the UK will lose all of its passenger 747 aircraft.