EU261 / UK261 · No win, no fee
VS1939 flight compensation
Virgin Atlantic flight VS1939 is a scheduled service operating from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Check your VS1939 flightQuick facts
- Flight number
- VS1939
- Airline
- VS
- ICAO airline code
- VIR
- Origin airport
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
- Destination airport
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
- Distance category
- Medium-haul
- EU261 protection
- No
- UK261 protection
- No
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Schedule snapshot
- 2 Sept 2026, 00:30 – 2 Sept 2026, 04:12
About VS1939
Passengers travelling on Virgin Atlantic flight VS1939 between Seattle and Anchorage may be entitled to compensation if the flight was delayed, cancelled or heavily disrupted.
How much compensation can you receive?
Passengers on VS1939 may be entitled to compensation depending on the route, disruption and final arrival delay.
Passenger rights under EU261
Passenger-rights protection for VS1939 depends on the departure airport, destination, operating airline and circumstances of the disruption.
When are you entitled to compensation?
Eligible passengers travelling on VS1939 may receive compensation when the disruption was within the airline's control and the legal requirements for the Seattle to Anchorage route are met.
VS1939 compensation statistics
The statistics below summarise the passenger-rights framework that may apply to VS1939.
Per passenger under EU261.
Arrival delay normally required.
Applies on eligible European flights.
What happens after you submit your claim?
Once your VS1939 claim has been submitted, FlightClaimly guides you through the compensation process.
- 1
Submit your claim
You check your flight, add your passenger details and upload the documents needed to start the case.
- 2
FlightClaimly reviews the case
We review the information and prepare the claim before contacting the airline.
- 3
The airline responds
The airline reviews the claim and may approve, reject or request additional information.
- 4
You receive your payout
If the claim is successful, FlightClaimly helps complete the payout process.
How the claim process works
- 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
- 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
- 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
- 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
- 5Upload your supporting documents.
- 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.
Common VS1939 disruption types
- ✓ Flight delayed more than 3 hours
- ✓ Flight cancelled
- ✓ Missed connection
- ✓ Denied boarding
- ✓ Technical problems
- ✓ Operational disruption
- ✓ Crew shortage
- ✓ Strike
- ✓ Bad weather
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim compensation for a delayed flight?
Yes. If your flight arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control, you may be entitled to compensation under EU261 or UK261.
How much compensation can I receive?
Depending on the flight distance and the circumstances, you may be entitled to €250, €400 or €600 per passenger.
What documents do I need?
Usually your booking confirmation or boarding pass is enough to get started. In some cases we may request additional documentation.
How long does the claim process take?
Every airline is different. Some claims are resolved within a few weeks, while others may take several months if they are disputed.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. FlightClaimly works on a no win, no fee basis. You only pay if we successfully recover compensation for you.
- Virgin Atlantic (VS)
- Seattle (SEA) → Anchorage (ANC)
- approx. 2,326 km · Medium-haul (1,500–3,500 km)
- Usually neither · BCS3 · London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
VS 1939 (VS1939) is sold by Virgin Atlantic. On a codeshare another airline may operate the flight, and the operating airline determines which rules apply.
Neither EU261 nor UK261 usually applies to flights from United States to United States. If the flight was part of a booking that started in the EU or the UK, the rules may still apply.
Does EU261 apply to Virgin Atlantic flight VS 1939?
Usually not, unless VS1939 was part of a booking that started in the EU or the UK.
Who operates Virgin Atlantic flight VS 1939?
In our data, Virgin Atlantic is the airline selling VS1939. Who actually operates the flight is shown on your ticket or booking confirmation.
Was VS 1939 part of a connecting flight? How is compensation calculated?
Your booking shows this, not the flight number. If VS1939 was part of a connecting journey on one booking, distance is counted from the first departure airport to the final destination, and the delay is counted on arrival at the final destination. The distance band (short-, medium- or long-haul) follows that distance and may then differ from this leg (usually none).