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Virgin Atlantic rolls out motorcycles that will deliver
Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic, today delivered the first batch of motorcycles that will help to bring much-needed medical support to small villages and communities in Kenya and throughout Africa.
Precious gifts for Virgin Atlantic passengers
To celebrate the launch of the new The Lord of the Rings stage show in London, Virgin Atlantic is introducing exclusive ‘Lord of the Rings’ amenity kits for all Economy passengers travelling into the UK.
Richard Branson adds tribal elder to list of achievements
Sir Richard Branson, the President of Virgin Atlantic, has been made a tribal Elder in a ceremony held in the Masai Mara in Kenya. He was in the region celebrating Virgin Atlantic’s new daily services to the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
Virgin Atlantic launches daily flights to Nairobi
Virgin Atlantic’s first flight to Kenya arrived in Nairobi this morning, welcomed by the Vice President of Kenya.
Virgin Atlantic unveils futuristic plans for Heathrow’s T3
Virgin Atlantic says its plans for the transformation of Heathrow T3 will provide tough competition for the new T5. By the end of this year, all Virgin Atlantic passengers will see a brand new Check In area in T3, Zone A and the creation of a state-of-the art Drive Thru Check In for its Upper Class passengers, well ahead of T5, which will open in March 2008.
Virgin Atlantic to launch new flights to Kingston & Jamaica
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, is to expand its services to Jamaica later this year with the launch of new flights between London Gatwick and Kingston using Virgin’s 451-seat Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
Free Wi-Fi access with Virgin Atlantic Upper Class
Virgin Atlantic is pleased to announce that Upper Class passengers will be able to surf the net with free Wi-Fi connections in all its Upper Class Clubhouses by the end of this year.
Virgin Galactic space office opens in Dubai
Space tourism pioneer, Virgin Galactic has appointed Sharaf Travel as its ‘Accredited Space Office’ for the Middle East region, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Virgin Galactic announces first Emirati destined for space
Virgin Galactic has announced Mr Ibrahim Sharaf – President of the Sharaf Group as the first Emirati to sign-up to go to space. Mr ISharaf joins an actress, entrepreneur, movie-director and Royal, among others, to become one of the first of mankind to leave earth.
Virgin Atlantic Celebrates 600th Wings Ceremony
Virgin Atlantic Airways today celebrates its 600th Wings Ceremony for 21 of its most recently trained crew (In-Flight Beauty Therapists) at the airline’s Head Office in Crawley, near Gatwick.
Virgin Atlantic places Europe’s largest order of Dreamliners
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, and aircraft maker Boeing today announced an extensive partnership which includes the largest order yet by a European airline for Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner.
Virgin Atlantic launches daily services to Chicago
Virgin Atlantic Airways today launched daily services between London Heathrow and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Chicago, which becomes Virgin Atlantic's 27th destination worldwide, will be the airline's tenth US gateway. Chicago is a key destination in its own right as well as a hub for the Mid West.
Virgin Atlantic launches second daily London to Washington flight
Virgin Atlantic today launched its second daily service to Washington Dulles International Airport. The additional service will operate from 24 April until 27 October 2007 to offer increased frequency and more capacity throughout the summer season.
Virgin Atlantic launches flying without fear course
Virgin Atlantic Airways announces a new Flying Without Fear course (FWF), due to start at Leeds-Bradford airport on the 17 June 2007. Virgin Atlantic, in association with FWF Limited, offers one-day courses throughout the year, aimed at teaching sufferers how to overcome their fear. The course includes an optional 45-minute flight at the end of the session.
Down to a tee with Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic Airways announces that between the 28 May and the 15 July this year it will be running a special offer for all its keen golfers. Passengers will be able to take another piece of luggage for free in addition to taking their golf clubs along with their normal luggage allowance. The offer is for flights departing from London Gatwick and Manchester airport only for destinations to the Caribbean and Florida.