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. 

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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 to provide the opportunity for airlines to work together to offer their customers access to a larger network and shared loyalty benefits. It flies 676 million people a year, and is dedicated to providing a more seamless travel experience at every step of their journey.

Which airlines are part of SkyTeam?

The SkyTeam airlines are currently Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, China Airlines, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, ITA Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Middle Eastern Airlines, Saudia, Tarom, Vietnam Airlines and Xiamen Air.

Will there also be a benefit for members of Virgin Red?

One of the very best things about our new partnership is you'll have so many more opportunities to earn and redeem Virgin points with our new partners. Because this is a partnership between SkyTeam and Virgin Atlantic, you'll also need to be a member of our Flying Club, and make sure your account is linked to your Virgin Red one. Then you can watch your combined points balance soar, ready to use for, well, anything you fancy.

Why have you chosen to join SkyTeam?

If there's anything we've learned from the last few years, it's that we're stronger together. As we return to the skies, we know we wouldn't be in the same position to take on the next stage of our journey without the amazing support of our partners Delta, Air France and KLM. As we look to the future, we're beyond excited to be forging new bonds with every member of the SkyTeam group. Because it's not only good for our business, it's going to be brilliant for our customers, both in the air and on the ground.

Who will be able to access the Clubhouse under the new partnership?

Virgin Atlantic will officially enrol in SkyTeam in early 2023, at which point we will offer eligible customers, such as SkyTeam Elite Plus customers, access to our Clubhouse lounges, and in return eligible Virgin Atlantic customers can enjoy the lounges of SkyTeam and its member airlines. These benefits remain on the horizon for now, but more information will be available soon.

How many new routes does Virgin Atlantic bring to SkyTeam?

We're bringing our own Virgin Atlantic direct network of 27 destinations across the UK, US, Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Israel, as well as our already extended joint network with Delta, Air France and KLM.

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

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

You only have to check in once, when 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.

Will any of your planes be SkyTeam branded?

No, You won't see a difference in the look of our aircraft or your experience onboard.

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?

Refer to the information provided by your frequent flyer programme. When flying with Virgin Atlantic, the following benefits are not available:

Priority seating

Priority airport standby

Guaranteed reservations in Economy for sold out flights

Can I book Reward Flights with SkyTeam member airlines online?

You can book Reward Flights online with the following airlines: Air France, China Airlines, Delta, KLM, Korean, Middle East Airlines and Xiamen Air. Later in 2023 it will be possible to book Reward Flights online with some additional SkyTeam member airlines.

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