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MCC 3144 — Virgin Atlantic

Assigned to Virgin Atlantic, identifying card-present and card-not-present transactions processed through airline reservation and ticketing systems.

MCC Code

3144

Industry

Airlines & Air Travel

Risk Level

Medium

Overview

MCC 3144 is assigned to Virgin Atlantic. This code identifies purchases made through the airline’s reservation systems, ticketing platforms, and onboard services. Transactions include flight bookings, seat upgrades, baggage fees, and ancillary travel products sold by the carrier.

Transaction Profile

Single high-value purchases, advance bookings, refundable and non-refundable fares, ancillary fees

Card Network Notes

Visa and Mastercard classify MCC 3144 under the Airlines range (3000–3308). This code is specific to Virgin Atlantic and may appear on cardholder statements under the airline’s trading name.

Risk & Compliance

Airline ticket purchases under MCC 3144 carry standard travel industry risks including chargebacks from flight cancellations, booking disputes, and refund delays. Acquirers should apply standard airline monitoring protocols.

Common Merchants

Virgin Atlantic

Transaction Profile

Single high-value purchases, advance bookings, refundable and non-refundable fares, ancillary fees

Card Network Notes

Visa and Mastercard classify MCC 3144 under the Airlines range (3000–3308). This code is specific to Virgin Atlantic and may appear on cardholder statements under the airline’s trading name.

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