 Children Flying Virgin Atlantic
Sitting in one place for even a short amount of time can be a challenge for any child, but we aim to banish boredom with our kids backpack K-iD, and on their seatback TV. We've even developed a menu especially for children packed with all of their favourite things.
Fun & Games
If they’ve got their own seat, they’ve got their own 10.4 inches seatback TV and on most of our aircraft that means dedicated kids channels. V.Tots (for pre-school), V.KiD (for 5-11 year olds) and V.T (for teens).
The V.KiD channel includes a blockbuster movie and on most flights, we offer up to 35 Nintendo games.
For younger children, programmes from the new British production company Baby IQ have been added to Virgin's inflight entertainment system. The programmes 'Baby's First Word' and The World Around Us' are thirty minutes long and are showing on all aircraft with the V:port inflight entertainment system.
Baby IQ is geared towards the development of children's language skills and creative faculties. The programmes are filmed in high-definition, that integrate vibrant images with the musical stylings of the London Symphony Orchestra. The powerful combination of the visual and the aural serves to inspire childrens' imaginations and encourages natural conversation with their parents.
V:port in-flight entertainment system in general provides a choice of 50 movies plus 300 hours of video and audio entertainment.
If you are concerned about any of the content, we now have a 'parental block' system on most of our aircraft. Just ask one of the cabin crew next time you fly.
Goodies & Grub
All children leaving the UK get a really cool backpack, the Virgin Atlantic K-iD pack, stuffed to bursting with things to keep and sure to make them the envy of their friends.
When it comes to mealtimes we’ve come up with a menu just for our younger passengers that includes all of their favourite things like fish fingers, pizza and chocolate, so don’t forget to pre-order.
Young Travellers Flying Solo
Virgin Atlantic is happy to help kids fly solo. We accept them from the ages of five to 15 years old (up to and including the day prior to their 16th birthday).
At the time of booking, the Unaccompanied Minor service should be requested, either directly with the Virgin Atlantic offices or through a travel agent. The service cannot be booked online.
A form (Declaration of Indemnity) must be completed and signed by the parent or guardian. Full instructions are on the form, but once fully completed the top white copy only should be returned to the UK Special Assistance Department prior to travel and the remainder of the form presented to check-in on the day of departure.
It is important to check for any Visas or documentation that may be required and completed for the child’s destination.
If the child has any special needs or a pre-existing medical condition, please advise at the time of booking so that we can verify their fitness to fly unaccompanied. Cabin crew are First Aid trained, but not permitted to administer medication.
From the check-in point onwards we will take charge of the child and guide them through the airport until they  are safely handed over to a member of our crew. At their destination they are introduced to a member of our staff who will escort them through Immigration and Customs to arrivals, where they will be handed over to the parent or guardian noted on the form to meet them. For security reasons they will be required to show formal identification.
An 'Auntie' - a registered child minder, NNEB nursery nurse or mother who is personally known to Virgin Atlantic, may be arranged.
Infants
We're happy to have infants fly with us and can provide:
· Skycots for babies aged up to 12 months.
· Infant Care Chair for infants aged between 6 and 36 months.
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