How to Book Travel on Virgin Express
Richard Branson's regional Virgin Express Airways, designed with high-quality, budget conscious travel in mind, offers European travel to business and leisure travelers alike. With over 90 percent on-time status, their operations have expanded significantly since the acquisition of SN Brussels Airlines in 2005, giving Virgin Express and partner Brussels Airlines 52 percent market share and an edge on quirky conveniences unique to this modern fleet of Boeing aircraft.
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Things You'll Need
- Arrival, departure, date and time information.
- Major credit card.
- Computer with Internet access.
Instructions
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Book Travel on Virgin Express Airways
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Use the "Low Fare Finder" tab on the Virgin Express main Web page for the quickest and most cost-effective fare finding (see Resources below).
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Book via telephone only if you're prepared to pay extra.
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Notify Virgin Express of any special requirements when you book, as crowded planes mean fewer options as your departure date closes in.
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Book several destinations at once and save a bundle on package and multi-city deals available through the Virgin Express Web site.
Plan for Travel on Virgin Express
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Select your own seat for a mere 2.5 British Pounds at time of booking or check-in. Spring for an additional 10 British Pounds for extra legroom or spend 15 British Pounds on the day of your trip for guaranteed emergency exit row seating.
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Sign up for email deal alerts in the months before you book tickets with Virgin Express, to zero in on great deals going your way.
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Remember that Virgin Express operates solely in the European and Mediterranean region. If you plan to visit other areas, you'll need to use an affiliate. The Virgin Express Web site (see Resources below) gives you the chance to make affiliate bookings.
Prepare for Your Trip on Virgin Express
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Check in completely, in person, two hours to 30 minutes prior to your Virgin Express flight to ensure your right to board. Telephone and computer check-in are not available.
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Plan to pay for in-flight beverages of any kind. Virgin Express does not offer complimentary beverage and snack service aboard its short-haul flights.
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Pack no more than 20 kilograms of checked baggage and limit yourself to a 5 kilogram carry-on bag with one personal item to avoid penalties.
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Tips & Warnings
Give minors not traveling alongside their parents a letter of travel consent for customs, security and identification purposes.
Get in on Virgin's all-in fares to popular destinations to save huge money on tickets, but do it weeks in advance. High-volume routes like London-Brussels are often booked solid.
Opt for another airline if you're looking for luxury. Virgin Express offers no-frills and no first-class travel.
