Sit back: No luxury was spared in the Clubhouse design by New York-based Slade Architecture. The result is a distinct space that takes you out of the airport and back to uptown New York. Amenities run the gamut from sleek armchairs with built-in power points for laptops and cell phones to a billiards table.

Drink up: With many transatlantic flights to London departing in the evening, you no longer need to worry about passing time at the airport. With its spacious bar – a signature feature of English design – the Clubhouse is reason enough to make you want to arrive to the airport earlier than ever.

Eat in: If you’re a frequent flyer, you’re aware that airport dining is often disappointing. With Virgin Atlantic, complementary food can be ordered from anywhere inside the Clubhouse, but the brasserie-style dining area featuring a menu of a la carte meals, desserts and wine comes highly recommended.

Get styled: Maybe you’re the type that likes to crack on with work, but if you want to take a break and treat yourself the Clubhouse offers a full-service spa and salon where you can get your hair cut and styled by Bumble and Bumble, all before takeoff.