Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways mark 10 years of partnership success
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic are celebrating 10 years of joint venture partnership since the two carriers joined forces to enhance consumer benefits between the U.S. and U.K. in 2014. The partnership has grown even stronger through the expanded joint venture with Air France-KLM launched in 2020, forming the leading joint venture across the Transatlantic.
Since the partnership launched, the two global airline brands have grown their shared network, adding more routes and flights between the U.K. and in the U.S. and transporting nearly 40 million customers seamlessly across the Atlantic between the two countries.
Additionally, Delta and Virgin Atlantic customers have enjoyed an increased number of benefits while traveling between the U.K. and the U.S., including:
More choice and flexibility: The airlines now operate a joint daily schedule of up to 84 daily nonstop flights in both directions between the U.K. and the U.S. – including up to 33 peak-day departures from London Heathrow to 14 U.S. gateways.* Additionally, Virgin Atlantic’s move to join SkyTeam in 2023 alongside Delta and Air France-KLM further enhanced options for customers traveling across the Atlantic, enhancing consistency with SkyTeam premium services including SkyPriority, alongside greater loyalty recognition.
New technology: A decade of investment in digital technology means customers benefit from smoother travel solutions including automated bag drop at London Heathrow, real time RFID bag tracking via the Fly Delta app, and biometric scanning at U.S. gateways.
Smoother connections: Service to 14 U.S. gateways makes it easier for customers to connect to more than 220 destinations across North America.
Product innovation: Both airlines offer four distinct product experiences with various food, drink, inflight entertainment and Wi-Fi offerings. Customers can tailor each trip to suit their needs and be certain of an excellent in-flight experience whichever airline they fly.
Upgraded airport experience: Ongoing investment in Delta’s U.S. hubs is creating state-of-the-art terminals at airports including New York-JFK, which houses the new Delta One Lounge. Delta One and Upper Class customers can also enjoy a world-class experience at the Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Wing and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at London Heathrow.
Greater reciprocity: More opportunities to earn and redeem miles, making travel more rewarding.
*Daily nonstop flights and peak-day departures of DLVS summer 2024 schedule.
