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Virgin Atlantic selects Rolls-Royce engines
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, has announced it has selected Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines to power its Boeing 787-9 fleet of aircraft.
Virgin grabs the headlines
Virgin Airways has dominated the news over its arch rival British Airways in the past five years - that’s according to the UK’s leading online news aggregator NewsNow (Newsnow.co.uk).
Virgin Atlantic offers bags of fun this Easter
Virgin Atlantic is offering its passengers a great incentive to get their holidays off to the best start this Easter. Between the 1 March and 30 April this year all passengers travelling from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester Airports who check in online will receive £6 off a £30 spend onboard with Retail Therapy, Virgin Atlantic’s onboard shopping range.
Richard Branson calls for more capacity at Heathrow
Multi-national businesses are likely to move their headquarters away from London if a third runway isn’t given the go-ahead, according to Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic. The consultation by the government – called “Adding Capacity at Heathrow Airport” – closes this Wednesday.
Virgin Atlantic becomes first to fly on biofuel
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, yesterday flew one of its Boeing 747 jumbo jets on biofuel from London Heathrow to Amsterdam – becoming the first airline in the world to fly on renewable fuel.
Virgin Atlantic is back for Quantum Of Solace
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today announced it will be a global partner for the 22nd Bond movie due out later this year. Produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for EON Productions and directed by Marc Forster, Quantum of Solace is scheduled to be released on 7 November.
Virgin Atlantic offers loveable fares this Valentine’s
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today announced that love is in the air this Valentine’s Day with a four day seat sale this weekend for Economy and Premium Economy tickets to selected destinations in the US for February and March.
Time is of the essence at Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today unveiled a new £6million advertising campaign aimed at attracting even more travellers to use its speedy new Terminal at Heathrow and its Upper Class facilities.
Virgin Atlantic launches New Year’s sale fares
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today announced that it will offer a three day seat sale this weekend for Economy and Premium Economy tickets.
Virgin Atlantic to run 747 on Biofuel in February
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today said it will fly one of its Boeing 747s on biofuel during a demonstration flight in February.
Virgin Atlantic upgrades its inflight ‘Meditainment'
Virgin Atlantic Airways today announced that following the popularity of its audio meditation programme onboard, it is now offering ‘Total Relaxation’ – a 30 minute ‘Imagination Reality’ experience. Brighton-based company Meditainment.com uses the latest in special audio effects and stunning on-screen visuals to create a wonderfully relaxing form of entertainment for passengers onboard.
Wallpaper commends Virgin’s speedy check-in
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, was awarded with the ‘Fastest Airport Check In’ accolade at the exclusive Wallpaper Awards last night. This accolade follows the opening of Virgin Atlantic’s new Upper Class Wing at London Heathrow in November 2007.
Virgin Atlantic diverts strike action
Virgin Atlantic and Unite the union today agreed a resolution to the current dispute over pay. Unite has now called off the industrial action planned for 9, 10, 16 and 17 January 2008.
Cabin crew volunteers come forward at Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic today said hundreds of cabin crew volunteers had come forward to ensure the airline is able to operate a near-normal service during the planned forthcoming industrial action. Cabin crew volunteers have been emailing and phoning special hotlines to offer their assistance and ensure that Virgin Atlantic runs 9 out of 10 flights during the strike period.
Virgin Atlantic pledges to keep flying during industrial action
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it intends to operate all of its flights on 9 and 10 January and 16 and 17 January with the exception of three flights each day. These dates are affected by industrial action, which has been called by the Unite union.