Virgin Atlantic Airways
Virgin Atlantic is the UK's second largest long haul airline. We have a codeshare relationship with Virgin Atlantic on their flights between San Francisco and London Heathrow.
- Type of partnership: Codeshare / Frequent Flyer
Earning Airpoints Dollars™
Airpoints members on Virgin Atlantic flights will earn Airpoints Dollars as per the Partner tab on our Airpoints Calculator.
Earning Status Points
Status Points are not able to be earned on Virgin Atlantic flights.
Spending Airpoints Dollars
Airpoints™ members can spend Airpoints Dollars on Virgin Atlantic flights by purchasing reward tickets through our contact centre.
Airpoints Elite and Gold benefits
Elite and Gold members when travelling on an NZ flight number operated by Virgin Atlantic will enjoy:
- Priority check-in
- Priority baggage
- An extra additional checked baggage allowance (one piece up to 23kg)
Lounge Access
Airpoints Elite and Gold members may access lounge facilities when travelling on Virgin Atlantic operated flights between London and San Francisco or Los Angeles as per the following:
Departing London Heathrow
- When travelling to San Francisco, Airpoints Gold and Elite members, plus one guest, may access the No1 Lounge. Your ticket must have an NZ flight number and be operated by Virgin Atlantic.
- When travelling to Los Angeles, Airpoints Elite and Gold members, plus one guest, may access the No1 Lounge even if booked on a Virgin Atlantic (VS) flight number operated by Virgin Atlantic providing the booking is ticketed by Air New Zealand and connects to an Air New Zealand operated departure.
The No1 Lounge is located after security, on the way to Gate 10. Follow the signs for Lounge F and No1 Lounge. The No1 Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3 was awarded Best Premium Airport Lounge UK 2024 by the International Business Magazine Awards.
Star Alliance lounges cannot be accessed when travelling on Virgin Atlantic operated flights.
Departing San Francisco
- Airpoints Gold and Elite members, plus one guest, may access Virgin Atlantic lounges. Your ticket must have an NZ flight number and be operated by Virgin Atlantic.
The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is located after Security on Level 5. Star Alliance Lounges cannot be accessed when departing San Francisco on Virgin Atlantic operated flights.
Departing Los Angeles
- When travelling to London Heathrow, Airpoints Elite and Gold members, plus one guest, may access the Star Alliance lounge even if booked on a Virgin Atlantic (VS) flight number operated by Virgin Atlantic providing the booking is ticketed by Air New Zealand and follows an Air New Zealand operated arrival.
Elite partner benefits
No Elite Partner benefits apply.
Koru benefits
No Koru benefits apply.
| Accrual class | Booking class |
|---|---|
| Business class^ | J, C, D, I, Z |
| Premium economy* | W, S, H, K |
| Full economy | V, Y, B, R |
| Discount economy | L, U, M, E, Q, X, N, O, T |
Earning Airpoints Dollars™ on Virgin Atlantic Airways
Business class^
J, C, D, I, Z
Premium economy*
W, S, H, K
Full economy
V, Y, B, R
Discount economy
L, U, M, E, Q, X, N, O, T
Booking classes that are not mentioned are not eligible for accrual.
^Virgin Atlantic Upper Class will earn at Business Class rates.
* Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy will earn at Full Economy rates.