Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic celebrates 10 years of flying to the Caribbean
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, this month celebrates its 10th anniversary of flying to the Caribbean. To celebrate this milestone anniversary Virgin Atlantic is sponsoring a 10 day music Festival in Barbados from 30 October which will include 10 bands from the UK playing in various venues on the island for 10 nights.
Virgin Atlantic - James Bond’s favourite airline
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, has unveiled its campaign to promote its partnership with Quantum of Solace, the James Bond adventure in cinemas in the UK from 31st October.
Virgin gives six reasons why it opposes BA AA alliance
Virgin Atlantic has sent a letter for publication to BA's in-house newsletter, BA News, after its Chief Executive posed six questions to Virgin Atlantic's Sir Richard Branson about the planned alliance between BA and AA. Virgin Atlantic is publishing the answers in full from Sir Richard so that BA staff and the public can see what Virgin feels are the true facts and the damage that such a monster monopoly between BA and AA could do.
Virgin Atlantic reduces upper class check in time
Following the success of the airline’s Upper Class Wing and private security channel at Heathrow Terminal 3, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new 40-minute minimum check in time for its Upper Class passengers offering them the fastest journey through an airport in the UK – quicker than T5. This means Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class passengers can now arrive at the airport and check in 40 minutes before the flight departs, pass through the airline’s private security corridor and go straight to the gate in time for their flight.
Virgin Atlantic displays Ryder Cup at Heathrow Clubhouse
Virgin Atlantic, the official airline of the European Ryder Cup Team, is once again proud to be displaying the Ryder Cup in the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Heathrow. The Ryder Cup was displayed in the lounge four years ago prior to the 2004 Ryder Cup and Virgin’s Upper Class passengers were very excited to be able to see this rare and historic piece of sporting history on display.
Flying high in premium economy with Virgin Holidays
Virgin Holidays is offering free Premium Economy flight upgrades to passengers when they book an Elite Islands Resorts hotel before 30th September 2008. When travelling between 3rd January 2009 and 18th April 2009, passengers holidaying at any Elite Island Resorts hotel in the Caribbean will enjoy a free one way upgrade to Premium Economy on-board Virgin Atlantic flights.
‘Worn Again’ Virgin
Virgin Atlantic is working with footwear and accessories company Worn Again on an innovative new project which will see the airline recycling aircraft seat covers to create desirable new fashion accessories. The collaboration has contributed to Worn Again developing a range of unique bags by recycling disused materials such as car seat belts, bicycle tyres and aircraft seat covers.
Virgin Atlantic announces special fares for Zoom passengers
Following the news that Zoom Airlines has suspended operations, Virgin Atlantic is offering stranded Zoom passengers special one way fares on selected routes between London and the US. Virgin Atlantic is offering Zoom ticket holders special one way fares in Economy from London Heathrow to New York, Boston and Washington for £199; from London Heathrow to Miami and Chicago for £219; from London Gatwick to Orlando for £219; and from London Heathrow to Los Angeles for £249.
Virgin Atlantic welcomes BA/American Airlines investigation
Virgin Atlantic today welcomed the announcement by the European commission that it is to open an investigation into the proposed BA/American Airlines alliance with Iberia. BA and AA recently applied for permission to fix prices and schedules on routes across the Atlantic.
Virgin Atlantic launches Film Festival in the Sky
Virgin Atlantic has joined forces with the National Film and Television School once again to showcase new film-making talent onboard in its own 2008 Film Festival in the Sky.
Business travellers lift profits at Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, said today that a surge in business travellers helped to boost annual profits in 2007/08. Premium passenger numbers rose by 22% during the year, as Virgin Atlantic took market share from BA and other carriers.
Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow Clubhouse voted Best Business Class Lounge
For the second year running, Virgin Atlantic has won the Best Business Class Lounge Award in the SkyTrax World Airline Awards 2008, for its flagship Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport. The World Airline Awards are based on the annual World Airline Survey by Skytrax and are recognised around the world. The awards are renowned for being the only truly global independent passenger survey of airline standards.
Virgin asks – Third time unlucky for consumers?
Virgin Atlantic today warned that BA’s third attempt to tie-up with American Airlines would create a monster monopoly that would push up ticket prices and substantially reduce competition on the busiest air corridor in the world.
Virgin Atlantic – The child friendly airline
To help passengers travelling with children this summer, Virgin Atlantic has come up with some top tips so that families have a stress-free and enjoyable start to their holiday.
Virgin Galactic rolls out mothership "Eve"
Virgin Founder, Sir Richard Branson and SpaceShipOne designer, Burt Rutan, today pulled back the hangar doors on the new WhiteKnightTwo (WK2) carrier aircraft that will ferry SpaceShipTwo and thousands of private astronauts, science packages and payload on the first stage of the Virgin Galactic sub-orbital space experience.