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Spice Girls open Virgin Atlantic’s new Heathrow terminal
The Spice Girls, arriving back into Britain to start the UK leg of their world tour today, opened Virgin Atlantic’s brand new terminal at Heathrow. The girls were greeted by thousands of fans who were waiting to welcome them home in the new £1bn facility.
Virgin Atlantic bags Heathrow’s terminal 6
Virgin Atlantic today moved into its fast and efficient new terminal at Heathrow - and immediately proclaimed it Terminal 6. The opening, by The Spice Girls and Sir Richard Branson, took place months before BA switches its flights to Terminal 5.
Virgin Atlantic reassures Christmas passengers over industrial action
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today said that some union members belonging to Virgin Atlantic’s cabin crew are being balloted on possible industrial action. The move follows the recent rejection of the two-year pay deal, which amounts to an increase of around 8.3%* to basic pay.
Virgin Atlantic announces a first for inflight entertainment
Passengers flying on Virgin Atlantic will be able to watch the fastest growing TV show on the web, KateModern. In a unique move, the airline has teamed up with the programme’s creators to showcase this hugely popular series from the beginning of December.
Spice Girls launch jumbo competition
Virgin Atlantic, the airline partner for the Return of the Spice Girls world tour, is launching a jumbo competition for Spice Girls fans all around the globe. To help celebrate the world tour, the girls are asking their fans to help them choose the name of a Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet which will be christened in their honour.
Virgin Atlantic to codeshare with Air Jamaica
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, is to launch its codeshare with Air Jamaica from Sunday 18th November. The codeshare follows the introduction of Virgin Atlantic flights between London Gatwick and the capital Kingston at the end of October, and the launch of services last year between Gatwick and Montego Bay.
Surf’s still up at Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, has come to the aid of sports travellers by announcing that they can take one piece of sporting equipment in addition to their checked baggage allowance. The announcement comes after rival carrier, British Airways, decided to ban surfboards and other sporting equipment, such as pole vaults and javelins, in the cargo hold on its flights from 6th November 2007.
Virgin Atlantic launches onboard carbon offset scheme
For the first time ever, air passengers will be able to offset their travel during a flight as Virgin Atlantic introduces a Gold Standard Carbon Offset Scheme. The airline has partnered with myclimate to offer the scheme which is now available onboard and online, and will benefit projects in India and Indonesia.
2 become 1 as Spice Girls choose Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic is delighted that the Spice Girls have named Virgin Atlantic as the airline partner for the Return of the Spice Girls world tour, which kicks off in December. The partnership deal will see Virgin Atlantic providing the flights for the Spice Girls, as well as the whole team who are responsible for making the World Tour a huge success. The deal will also include promotional tie-ups and consumer competitions.
Virgin Atlantic launches flights to Kingston, Jamaica
Virgin Atlantic today launched its first direct services between London Gatwick and Kingston, the capital of Jamaica.
Virgin Atlantic introduces world’s fastest check-in
Virgin Atlantic has announced it is introducing the world’s fastest airport check-in with the launch of its new Upper Class Wing at London Heathrow’s Terminal 3. The new Wing, which opens on 2 November, will enable Virgin Atlantic’s business passengers to speed through the terminal quicker than ever before, moving from limo to lounge in under 10 minutes.
Virgin Atlantic launches services to Mauritius
Virgin Atlantic Airways on Sunday launches its first non-stop service between London Heathrow and Mauritius. The services will be operated by an Airbus A340-300 with 240 seats onboard - 34 Upper Class, 35 Premium Economy and 171 Economy.
Virgin Atlantic passengers Choos to fly in style
Virgin Atlantic is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Net-a-porter.com. From today, and for a limited time only, Upper Class passengers visiting the flagship Heathrow Clubhouse will have the chance to benefit from a Net-a-porter personal shopping team and shop for the hottest looks of the season from over 150 top fashion brands available at Net-a-porter.com.
Virgin Atlantic goes fair-trade
Virgin Atlantic is pleased to announce that it’s now offering Fairtrade tea and coffee to all passengers. The airline served nearly seven million cups of coffee and over five million cups of tea onboard flights in 2006 so a switch to these products will be a significant boost for farmers who are supplying the Fairtrade market.
Virgin Atlantic to fly Special Olympics team
Virgin Atlantic is an Official Partner of the British Special Olympics team and will be flying the entire team of athletes and coaches to Shanghai from Heathrow on the 26 September for the 12th Special Olympics being hosted in Shanghai. England goalkeeper David James, an Ambassador for Special Olympics GB, will be joining the athletes to offer them advice and support before they take off.