Information about selected Manchester flights operated by Wamos Air on behalf of Virgin Atlantic

To help ensure our customers can continue travelling as planned during the busy summer period, selected Virgin Atlantic flights between Manchester and Atlanta, and Manchester and New York JFK, will be operated by Wamos Air on behalf of Virgin Atlantic between 17 July and 4 September 2026.  

Wamos Air is a Spanish airline that will be operating a small number of flights for Virgin Atlantic during this period. The aircraft being used is an Airbus A330-300 operated by Wamos Air on behalf of Virgin Atlantic. Having previously formed part of the Virgin Atlantic fleet, the seat layout is consistent with our Airbus A330-300 aircraft and includes Upper Class, Premium, Economy Delight and Economy cabins

This temporary arrangement will help support our flying programme, strengthen operational resilience and reduce the risk of disruption during one of our busiest travel periods, helping more of our customers to travel as planned.  

Flights will continue to operate under the same Virgin Atlantic flight numbers and schedules, and your booking will remain unchanged. These flights will be operated by Wamos Air crew on behalf of Virgin Atlantic, with Virgin Atlantic team members also onboard to provide additional support during the flight. 

Virgin Atlantic remains your airline and point of contact before, during and after your journey. 

If your flight is affected, we'll contact you directly. In the meantime, we've answered some of the most common questions below. 

FAQs

To help ensure you can continue travelling as planned during the busy summer period, we're temporarily partnering with Wamos Air to operate a small number of flights between Manchester and Atlanta and Manchester and New York JFK. 

This temporary arrangement helps support our flying programme, strengthen operational resilience and reduce the risk of disruption, helping more customers travel as planned. 

These flights will be operated by Wamos Air crew on behalf of Virgin Atlantic, with Virgin Atlantic team members also onboard to provide additional support during the flight.

We wanted to let you know before you travel, so you know exactly what to expect so we are contacting customers whose flights are scheduled to be operated by Wamos Air on behalf of Virgin Atlantic

Your flight number, booking and travel plans remain unchanged. You can keep up to date of your flight times at Flight Status.

Selected services between Manchester and Atlanta and Manchester and New York JFK will be operated by Wamos Air on behalf of Virgin Atlantic between 17 July and 4 September 2026.

If your flight is affected, we'll contact you directly.

Yes. Your flight will continue to operate under the same Virgin Atlantic flight number and schedule, and your booking remains the same, with the same booking reference and ticket numbers. 

Virgin Atlantic remains your airline and point of contact before, during and after your journey.

To review your booking please visit My Booking or the Virgin Atlantic app. 

No. Your flight number, departure and arrival times remain unchanged. 

We recommend checking Flight Status before you travel for the latest information. 

We expect all existing seat selections to remain in place wherever possible.

If any changes are required, they'll be reflected in My Booking and the Virgin Atlantic app. 

There's nothing you need to do.

We expect existing seat selections to remain in place wherever possible. If you wish to make any changes to your seat selection then you can do this through My Booking or the Virgin Atlantic app. 

Yes. The aircraft includes Upper Class, Premium, Economy Delight and Economy cabins. Having previously formed part of the Virgin Atlantic fleet, the seat layout is consistent with our Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

Yes. You can explore a virtual tour of the Wamos Air Airbus A330-300 aircraft that will operate selected flights on behalf of Virgin Atlantic.

The aircraft includes Upper Class, Premium, Economy Delight and Economy cabins, and the seat layout is consistent with our Airbus A330-300 aircraft, having previously formed part of the Virgin Atlantic fleet. You can view the aircraft using the Wamos Air virtual tour here:

View the Wamos Air Airbus A330-300 virtual tour

Some parts of the onboard experience will be different from a typical Virgin Atlantic flight, as your flight will be operated by Wamos Air on behalf of Virgin Atlantic.

You'll continue to enjoy the same food and drink offering that you would expect on a Virgin Atlantic flight. The aircraft includes Upper Class, Premium, Economy Delight and Economy cabins, although some cabin features and onboard facilities may differ from those available on other Virgin Atlantic aircraft.

Wamos Air crew will deliver the onboard service, with Virgin Atlantic team members also onboard to provide additional support during the flight. Please note that our meal pre-order service will not be available on these flights, however special meals can still be requested through Virgin Atlantic in the usual way before you travel.

Yes. In-flight entertainment is expected to be available on these flights.

We're working to provide Virgin Atlantic entertainment content onboard, including a selection of movies and music. While the entertainment experience may differ from that available on other Virgin Atlantic aircraft, you will still have access to a range of onboard entertainment during your journey.

No. Your baggage allowance remains unchanged and is based on the ticket you've purchased with Virgin Atlantic. For more information on your baggage allowance please go to our dedicated pages in our Help Centre

Yes. You can continue to request a special meal through My Booking or the Virgin Atlantic app in the usual way. 

If you require assistance, you can continue to request support through Virgin Atlantic as normal. Our teams are working closely with Wamos Air to support assistance requirements throughout your journey. For more information on our Accessible Travel Services please visit our dedicated pages in our Help Centre. 

Yes. If you're travelling on an eligible ticket, you'll continue to earn Virgin Points and Tier Points as normal. 

Yes. Please continue to use the Virgin Atlantic check-in desks and bag drop facilities as normal.

Virgin Atlantic will continue to manage check-in and boarding for these flights, so there's no change to where you need to go at the airport. For more information please visit our Airport Guides. 

Yes. If you're eligible for lounge access through your ticket type, Flying Club status or another qualifying benefit, you can continue to enjoy your lounge access as normal.

This includes access to The Executive Lounge by Escape at Manchester Airport, the Delta SkyClub in Atlanta, and the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in New York JFK. Your eligibility and access arrangements remain unchanged.

No. There's nothing you need to do.

Your booking remains valid and you'll continue to travel under your original Virgin Atlantic booking reference and ticket numbers. 

Any changes or cancellations remain subject to the fare rules and booking conditions associated with your booking. 

If you booked directly with Virgin Atlantic or Virgin Atlantic Holidays, please visit our Help Centre where you'll find information about the options available for your booking. If you booked through a travel agent, please contact them directly, as they'll be best placed to assist you.