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