Virgin Atlantic are part of SkyTeam

Say hello to SkyTeam

We fly direct to incredible places. But if there’s somewhere on your wander list that we can’t take you, we want you to have the best kind of journey all the way there. And that’s where our SkyTeam partners swoop in. 

SkyTeam is a global partnership of like-minded airlines, working together to power the most seamless travel experience, no matter where in the world you’re headed or the connections you make to get there. 

It opens up a huge network of over 1000 destinations, And if you’re a member of our Flying Club, you’ll be able to earn and redeem Virgin Points when you fly with any airline in the SkyTeam family. The sky’s the limit. 

Seamless travel, joined up benefits 

With SkyTeam, you can book your entire trip on a single ticket, with your baggage checked all the way through to your final destination, and with extra benefits like priority boarding, extra baggage allowance, lounge access and more. 

Tier benefits
Lounge access
SkyPriority
Flying with us

If you're a Flying Club Gold member, you'll enjoy Elite Plus status when flying with any SkyTeam airline. Flying Club Silver members will have access to Elite benefits.

The following benefits are available for Flying Club members when travelling with SkyTeam partners:

Status	Flying Club status Red	Flying Club status Silver / SkyTeam status Elite	Flying Club status Gold / Skyteam status Elite Plus
Earn Tier Points on all SkyTeam member airlines	✓	✓	✓
Earn and spend Virgin Points on all SkyTeam member airlines	✓	✓	✓
Check in an additional free bag*		✓	✓
Priority check in		✓	✓
Lounge access			✓
Priority boarding		✓	✓
Priority seating**		✓	✓
Priority baggage handling***			✓
Priority airport standby**		✓	✓

Flying Club Gold members and members travelling in First and Business Class on SkyTeam airlines can access more than 750 lounges worldwide. 

SkyTeam Lounge Finder

As part of SkyTeam, members have access to the time-saving service SkyPriority. Available at more than 970 airports worldwide for all Flying Club members when flying in Business or First on SkyTeam member airlines and for Gold members in any cabin. 

Simply keep an eye out for the iconic red SkyPriority signs which guide you through airports with speed and ease. From priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling, to priority lanes at ticket offices, transfer desks, security and immigration – it’s all seamless* 

Find out more about SkyPriority

For SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus customers travelling with us, we offer the following benefits:

Benefit	SkyTeam Elite	SkyTeam Elite Plus
Priority check in and baggage drop off	✓ At Premium desks	✓ At Upper desks SkyPriority desks at LHR and JFK
Check in an additional free bag up to 23kg	✓	✓
Priority security lanes*		✓
Clubhouse lounge access		✓
Priority boarding	✓	✓
Priority transfer desks**		✓
Priority baggage handling		✓
Priority immigration lanes*		✓
Guaranteed Y seat^		✓

SkyTeam members

Choose a SkyTeam member airline for specific benefits and to discover where they fly.

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Earning Virgin Points & Tier Points

To earn points, remember to add you Flying Club membership number in your booking whether you book via Virgin Atlantic, a SkyTeam member airline or a third party. 

Spending Virgin Points

To spend points on SkyTeam airline flights, book directly with Virgin Atlantic. 

Already booked?

If you've already booked, you can still add your Flying Club number to your booking before you fly and earn points. If your flight number starts with VS, you can add your Flying Club number via Virgin Atlantic Manage My Booking. If your flight number does not start with VS, head to the airline’s frequent flyer programme and add your Flying Club number to your booking. 

Frequently asked questions

What is the SkyTeam alliance?

SkyTeam was founded in 2000 for airlines to work together to offer their customers access to a larger network of destinations and shared loyalty benefits. 676 million people use SkyTeam every year for its seamless travel experience at every step of their journey. 

Which airlines are part of SkyTeam?

Our joint venture partners Delta Air Lines, Air France and KLM are all part of SkyTeam.

The full list of SkyTeam partners can be found here

Who can access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse?

We offer eligible customers, like SkyTeam Elite Plus customers, access to our Clubhouse*, and in return eligible Virgin Atlantic customers can enjoy SkyTeam and SkyTeam member lounges when they travel.   

^{*Heathrow Airport - SkyTeam Elite Plus customers will get access to Club Aspire.}

How many routes does Virgin Atlantic bring to SkyTeam? 

We’ve added our entire network of destinations across the UK, US, Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Israel to SkyTeam, plus our already extended joint network with Delta Air Lines, Air France and KLM.

Can I connect with a different airline on a single ticket?

Absolutely. We have an interline agreement with all of our SkyTeam partners, which means you can book your whole trip with connections on two (or more) airlines with less hassle than booking each one separately. 

You only need to check in once, and you'll receive all your boarding passes, and your baggage will be transferred between flights without having to collect it and drop it off again.

What's my Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance as a frequent flyer with another SkyTeam airline? 

Elite and Elite Plus members can bring one extra bag weighing up to 23kg when flying with Virgin Atlantic. 

What Virgin Atlantic benefits do I receive as a Frequent Flyer with another SkyTeam airline?

SkyTeam offers you lots of Virgin Atlantic benefits. Please read through the information provided by your frequent flyer programme to find out what you can enjoy.

Can I book Reward Flights with SkyTeam member airlines online?

Yes. For more specific information, visit our individual airline partner pages on our website and scroll down to “Ready to book?”.  Most of SkyTeam airlines can be booked via virginatlantic.com. If not, our Customer Centre team will be able to help.

To book via our website, select ‘Reward flights’ when you search.

To book via our Customer Centre, get in touch with our Flying Club team who will be able to help book your trip.

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