How to Fly Virgin America

Virgin America, the new North American subsidiary of UK-based Virgin Atlantic Airways, offers comfortable flights with unique amenities at affordable prices. The air carrier, which began service in mid-2007, flies trans-continental routes, using new Airbus 320 and Airbus 319 aircraft.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Plan a trip to one of Virgin America's cities. Virgin America flies from New York's JFK airport and Washington's Dulles Airport to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The carrier also flies from San Francisco to Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Virgin America offers both a first-class and an economy section.
2. Purchase tickets. You can purchase tickets for Virgin America online or by calling [phone] (Virgin America charges a small fee for reservations made via phone). The carrier's airfares are up to 50 percent lower than other comparable airlines.
3. Request seat assignments. You can reserve your individual seat assignments as soon as you confirm your flight reservation on Virgin America's website. The carrier also offers "premium" seats with more legroom that may be confirmed for an extra fee.
4. Check flight status. Virgin American allows you to check your flight's progress right from your computer. This way, you can see if your flight is delayed before you leave home.
5. Enjoy the many on-board amenities. Virgin America offers a host of in-flight amenities to make your flight more enjoyable. Among these are restful mood lighting, 110v plug-ins at every seat, a personal entertainment console with movies, music and games, and on-demand food service you can order from a screen at your seat.