Virgin Atlantic has partnered with children's wellbeing platform Super Chill to help young passengers manage anxiety, stress and sleep difficulties through a collection of guided exercises available across its fleet.

Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new collection of mindfulness and emotional wellbeing content for children, designed to make flying less stressful for families.

The airline has partnered with Super Chill to offer 15 videos through its Vera in-flight entertainment system, including guided meditations, relaxation exercises and short activities to help children understand and manage their emotions.

Available across Virgin Atlantic's entire fleet since September 1, 2026, the collection provides more than an hour of content aimed primarily at children aged six and over.

The exercises address common emotional challenges such as worry, stress and low confidence, while also offering techniques to help children relax and fall asleep during flights.

Some activities, described as "little rituals", encourage children to recognise their feelings and develop practical ways of responding to them. The exercises are designed to be short and engaging, allowing children to participate independently or alongside their parents.

The content is available through the airline's Vera entertainment system, with a dedicated Super Chill section in the Kids Zone being introduced on selected aircraft in October.

Bethan Lynch, vice-president of customer experience and loyalty at Virgin Atlantic, says: “We know travelling can sometimes be stressful, especially for families, so we’re partnering with Super Chill to provide simple, practical tools that help our younger customers feel calm, confident and supported throughout their journey. By bringing Super Chill on board, we’re aiming to make the experience more enjoyable for the whole family, helping them arrive feeling relaxed and ready for their adventure.”

The partnership reflects growing attention to emotional wellbeing within the travel experience, particularly for younger passengers who may find airports, unfamiliar environments and disruptions to their usual routines overwhelming.

Rather than relying solely on entertainment to occupy children during flights, the initiative introduces techniques intended to help them regulate their emotions and develop skills they can continue using after their journey.

Super Chill launched in the UK earlier in 2026 following its introduction in the Netherlands, where the platform has reached more than 200,000 families.

The free service provides children and parents with guided exercises and emotional check-ins designed to encourage resilience, self-awareness and confidence.

Geert Pelsma, managing director of Super Chill, says: “Flying can be a brilliant adventure for children, but it can also bring big feelings. There are unfamiliar surroundings, changes to routine, waiting around and moments when children might feel anxious or overwhelmed.

The great thing about the Super Chill exercises is that they are simple tools children can use wherever they are.”

By incorporating emotional wellbeing content into its entertainment system, Virgin Atlantic is extending its approach to passenger comfort beyond physical amenities, recognising that a calmer journey can be particularly valuable for families travelling with young children.