Whether you arrive by Chauffeur driven car or are checked in at our main terminal, you'll be whizzed through our very own Private Security Channel and relaxing in the comfort of our award-winning Clubhouse in next to no time.

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If you’ve chosen our Drive Thru service you’ll be able to check in without leaving the luxury of your Chauffeur driven car at the Upper Class Wing.

Your bags are whisked away and you’ll be handed your boarding pass. Then you can breeze through Virgin Atlantic’s Private Security Channel leaving you free to enjoy the many delights of our Clubhouse.

If you'd prefer to minimise your time at the airport you can arrive as late as 40 minutes before departure and go straight through our Private Security Channel to the boarding gate.

You can take a closer look around our stunning Clubhouse by downloading our interactive tour here. This file may take a few minutes to download.

If you're making your own way to the airport, you can check in at our dedicated Upper Class Check In desks within the main terminal.

Our dedicated priority lift will then take you straight through to our Private Security Channel, meaning you'll be enjoying a cocktail in our Clubhouse within a short time of arriving at the airport. Alternatively, if you'd prefer to minimise your time at the airport then you can check in as late as 40 minutes before departure and go straight through our Private Security Channel to the boarding gate.

Plus if you're a Flying Club Gold member you and a guest can enjoy the Private Security Channel, even if you're flying in Premium Economy or Economy. Just remember to enter your membership number at the time of booking.

If your membership number doesn't appear in your booking, or if you're travelling on a reward flight, simply go to the Upper Class Check In desk with your membership card for access to our Private Security Channel.

Passengers must comply with relevant UK Department for Transport regulations and any additional measures imposed by the BAA or Virgin Atlantic Airways. Based on average time from limo to Clubhouse and assuming normal airport operations. Limos not available on all Upper Class fares.