Does Virgin Atlantic pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Virgin Atlantic employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Virgin Atlantic. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Virgin Atlantic?

53% of Virgin Atlantic employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Virgin Atlantic 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Virgin Atlantic?

Cabin Crew (264) , Cabin Crew Member (28) , Manager (26) , Cabin Service Supervisor (23) , Customer Service Representative (18) , Personal Holiday Advisor (15) , Project Manager (14) , Analyst (13) , Sales Consultant (13) , Flight Attendant (12) , Customer Service Advisor (10) , Flight Service Manager (10) , Sales Advisor (10) , Airline Pilot (8) , Customer Service (8)

What are the pros of working at Virgin Atlantic according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and gained many transferable skills" ((in 99 reviews)); "Great benefits and a varied day to day job." ((in 89 reviews)); "Great culture and a genuine togetherness to succeed" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great travel benefits" ((in 32 reviews)); "Colleagues were great" ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Virgin Atlantic according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and don't usually work with same people multiple times" ((in 82 reviews)); "Poor salary and fighting redundancy" ((in 40 reviews)); "Very busy and long hours" ((in 38 reviews)); "Awful managers." ((in 31 reviews)); "Away from home often and no work life balance" ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Virgin Atlantic redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Virgin Atlantic redundancy and their outlook for job security at Virgin Atlantic in 2026.

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Virgin Atlantic Reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,142 total reviews)

Corneel Koster

100% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.4

Culture and values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Virgin Atlantic has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,142 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Virgin Atlantic employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation and logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Jun 15, 2026

Great place to work with no almost downsides

Reservations and ticketing agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

A great place to work

Cons

I cant say any, i had a wonderful time there. Maybe that it has a flat structure so growth opportunities are limited

Virgin Atlantic Response

Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We are really pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time with us and felt Virgin Atlantic was a great place to work. We also appreciate your comments on growth opportunities and your advice on making sure global standards work well locally. That perspective is valuable. Thank you again for your kind words and for your contribution during your time with us.

4.0

May 26, 2026

Enjoyable travel and meeting new people, but low pay

Cabin crew

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Fun Travel Meeting new people

Cons

Pay Constant fatigue Long work days

Virgin Atlantic Response

Thanks for sharing your experience. It is great to hear that you enjoyed the travel, the energy of the role, and meeting new people during your time with us. We’re sorry to read that pay, fatigue, and long working days were difficult parts of your experience. Cabin crew roles can be demanding, and we want to thank you again for your honesty and for the care and commitment you gave to our customers and teams during your time with Virgin Atlantic.

4.0

May 17, 2026

Good place to work

Travel agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Employee benefits Additional training Team members

Cons

Unrealistic expectations of targets Long working hours in the back of a store with little natural light

Virgin Atlantic Response

We’re pleased to hear that you valued the benefits, additional training, and the people you worked with. We’re sorry to read that the target expectations and working environment did not always feel right for you. We’ll continue to listen and use feedback like this to help us support our teams in the best way we can. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

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