Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic boosts summer 2009 capacity from Manchester
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, has announced it would be expanding its popular services from Manchester to Barbados and Orlando. The airline is also adding more services from Gatwick to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Virgin Atlantic in talks with Lufthansa over future of bmi
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that it is holding talks with Lufthansa regarding the future of bmi.
Virgin Atlantic to deduct thousands from BAA payment
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, is to automatically deduct the costs it incurred for last week's Gatwick Airport runway closure from its next payment to BAA.
Virgin Atlantic places order for Boeing 787 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 is flying high this winter
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, won a host of awards at the British Travel Awards this month, proving their innovative products continue to be the benchmark for the rest of the travel industry. Virgin Atlantic was named Best Airline Business Class, Best Airline Economy Class and Best Scheduled Airline Long Haul.
Virgin Atlantic reduces passenger fuel surcharges
Virgin Atlantic has reduced its passenger fuel charges this month, with effect from midnight Wednesday 15th October 2008. The reduction follows the recent, sustained decrease in the price of crude oil.
Virgin Atlantic warns of BA/AA ‘stranglehold’
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, this week warned that US consumers would be harmed by the dominance of a BA/AA stranglehold on JFK and Heathrow Airports.
Virgin Atlantic to join forces with NME Magazine
Virgin Atlantic has joined forces with NME Magazine for various ventures throughout Virgin’s inflight entertainment and inflight magazine, Seatback. From October Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with NME Radio for an exclusive show, presented by afternoon host Iain Baker. Its packed full of the best new and alternative music and classic tracks from NME’s heritage spanning five decades championing the most exciting rock’n’roll on the planet. This show will also be available on all aircraft.
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.