British Airways vs Virgin Atlantic Airways: Which airline is better?

British AirwaysVirgin Atlantic Airways
47%
53%
81 votes Live Heated rivalry
British Airways

British Airways

38 votes
4.1 traveller score
Virgin Atlantic Airways

Virgin Atlantic Airways

43 votes
4 traveller score

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British AirwaysVirgin Atlantic Airways
2.22.7
Value
3.02.9
Legroom & seat comfort
2.32.8
Entertainment
2.13.0
Customer service
2.42.6
Food & beverage
2.83.1
Cleanliness
2.82.6
Ease of compensation & refunds

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Aspen

Oct 27, 2026

Made me miss my connecting flight and my chair once on the flight had no power and I couldn't access the entertainment system.

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Martin

Oct 27, 2026

Virgin Atlantic did not let us know that the flight was canceled. I had to call them from the airport because I did not find the flight details in the airport display. They told that the flight to London was cancelled and they missed to inform us.

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Kayden

Oct 27, 2026

the flight we were re-booked on was 2 days later, and not direct. we missed a reunion in new York with old friends, and lost hotel

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Lydia

Oct 27, 2026

They sold my seat when it was not my problem. When I got here they denied my boarding and claimed they had no idea the plane was delayed. The airline provided nothing. No compensation, no hotel, nothing. I was rebooked for the next day, as in I have to stay 13 hours in the airport. They had no right to sell my ticket yo someone else.

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Holden

Oct 27, 2026

Flight delayed 12 hours. We lost a business day, no service from Virgin ground crew provided. Kids and family ruined the end of vacation and beginning of schools after nearly two nights of lack of sleep.

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Uve B.

Verified Reviewer · Oct 26, 2026

This happened twice. Both times I had to fly to London City and take taxis to Heathrow and back at great expense which BA will not compensate me for.

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Sten B.

Verified Reviewer · Oct 26, 2026

Checked bags into the hold and we were informed our flight had been cancelled so we had to organise alternate travel

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