Virgin has removed its check-in kiosks at airports, changing the check-in process so passengers can move directly to the bag drop area. Under the updated flow, travellers tag their luggage at the bag drop and then leave without using kiosk-based check-in. Multiple reports describe the change as aiming to reduce time and steps in the departure process, with passengers spending less time moving through airport check-in points. The articles also note that the approach benefits both the airline and airport operations by streamlining processing at the check-in hall. While the outlets emphasize the “friction-free” experience for travellers, they do not provide additional details on timing by airport, rollout stages, or whether alternative methods (such as staff check-in or mobile check-in) are required. Overall, the reporting is consistent that the practical outcome for passengers is a shift away from kiosks toward a direct path to luggage drop and tagging as the main step before departure.