Passengers departing Heathrow who use this service can now utilise the innovative Drive Thru Check In, located adjacent to Terminal 3. The chauffeur communicates with the check in agents during the journey informing them of the passengers imminent arrival. On arriving at the Drive Thru Check In a porter will collect the passenger’s bags and hand them the pre-issued boarding pass and invitation to the award winning Clubhouse lounge. The passenger is then dropped off at the walkway opposite passport control which is only a short walk to the Clubhouse. All travellers are offered the opportunity to take advantage of a first class baggage allowance and separate check in. Once onboard, passengers can enjoy 55”-60” seat pitch, a first class sleeper seat and an onboard bar and lounge to relax in.
Virgin Atlantic operates one of the most generous frequent flyer programmes available - Virgin Freeway. After their first Upper Class round trip, a Freeway member will earn enough miles for two return flights between London and Europe. Miles can also be earned with Virgin’s partner airlines -SAS, Austrian Airlines, Sun Air, Air New Zealand and British Midland. You don’t need to get airborne to earn Freeway Miles either; Miles can be collected when members hire a car, book a hotel, fill up with petrol or make a long distance telephone call through selected Freeway partners and companies. American Express card members who are in their Membership Rewards Programme can transfer their points from the Card to Freeway Miles so they can enjoy many Virgin Freeway rewards. Rewards range from flights, car hire and hotel accommodation to leisure activities such as skydiving, a day at a health club or even a week on Necker, Richard Branson’s private Caribbean Island.