Flying home from New York JFK to London Heathrow soon? Before you queue up for your Pret flat white and gate seat, here’s a travel secret most people don’t know, you can use your Priority Pass to access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse JFK. Yes, that Clubhouse. The one usually reserved for Upper Class flyers and Virgin Gold members, with the mood lighting, cocktails, and à la carte dining that feels more “Soho House” than “airport lounge.”

I’ve flown Upper Class on the 787 Dreamliner and lounged at both Heathrow and LAX and every time, it feels just a bit different from its rivals. But Virgin isn’t standing still. With free WiFi rolling out across the fleet, an AI-powered concierge service on the horizon, and even changes to the Flying Club loyalty programme promised, Virgin Atlantic is putting its own spin on what the future of premium travel looks like.