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Virgin Atlantic Receives Best Airline AwardIn a recent survey by SeatGuru Virgin Atlantic was voted the best carrier for passenger amenities. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic Receives Best Airline Award >>
Published: 25/04/08 Second Virgin Atlantic Flight To Washington LaunchedCommencing on 20 April Virgin Atlantic will operate two flights to Washington each day from London Heathrow. Continue Reading: Second Virgin Atlantic Flight To Washington Launched >>
Published: 17/04/08 Virgin Atlantic Family Grows With V AustraliaA new development from Virgin, owner of well known transatlantic operator Virgin Atlantic, comes in the shape of a new airline called V Australia. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic Family Grows With V Australia >>
Published: 01/04/08 Virgin Atlantic Flights To India Set To ExpandSir Richard Branson, head of Virgin Atlantic, has confirmed that the carrier is looking to expand the number of flights to India it provides. Speaking with an Indian newspaper Sir Branson discussed the possibility of a new service to Kerala, though the city has not been named yet. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic Flights To India Set To Expand >>
Published: 10/03/08 Open Skies Unlikely To Reduce Fares Says Virgin AtlanticAs the Open Skies agreement draws closer Virgin Atlantic are advising travellers not to expect a major reduction in air fares because of it. Continue Reading: Open Skies Unlikely To Reduce Fares Says Virgin Atlantic >>
Published: 05/03/08 BioFuel Demonstration By Virgin Atlantic 747Last Sunday saw a biofuel powered Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 on a flight to Amsterdam from London Heathrow. The fuel was a composite of coconut and babassu oil, both environmentally friendly and sustainable. Continue Reading: Biofuel Demonstration By Virgin Atlantic 747 >>
Published: 27/02/08 Virgin Atlantic President Supports Heathrow Expansion PlansVirgin Atlantic president, Sir Richard Branson, has spoken out in support of Heathrow airport expansion plans, asking that they be given the green light to move forwards. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic President Supports Heathrow Expansion Plans >>
Published: 27/02/08 Bond Back With VirginThe new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, will see the secret agent reunited with Virgin Atlantic as the carrier is shown as the preferred airline in the movie. Continue Reading: Bond Back With Virgin >>
Published: 06/02/08 Virgin Upper Class Wing Wins AwardThe new Upper Class Wing Virgin operate at London Heathrow for their business class passengers has just won an award for its check in facilities. Continue Reading: Virgin Upper Class Wing Wins Award >>
Published: 15/01/08 No Premium Only Flights At Virgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic has shelved plans to run a premium only transatlantic service from mainland Europe, citing a lack of progress in the Open Skies agreement as a factor. Continue Reading: No Premium Only Flights At Virgin Atlantic >>
Published: 10/01/08 Virgin Atlantic Staff Balloted Over Potential Industrial ActionStaff at Virgin Atlantic are to be balloted regarding industrial action over pay, the argument being they are paid less than BA staff. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic Staff Balloted Over Potential Industrial Action >>
Published: 05/12/07 Surfs Up At Virgin AtlanticFollowing the news that BA was not allowing surf boards and some other pieces of sports equipment on board their flights Virgin Atlantic are pointing out that they have no problem with it, allowing one piece of sports equipment with passengers baggage allowance. Continue Reading: Surfs Up At Virgin Atlantic >>
Published: 13/11/07 New Virgin Atlantic Flights To JamaicaVirgin Atlantic has just announced new flights to Jamaica, now providing a service to Kingston, the capital, as well as the existing service they offer to Montego Bay. Continue Reading: New Virgin Atlantic Flights To Jamaica >>
Published: 07/11/07 Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Personal Shopper ServiceBusiness class travellers with Virgin Atlantic will, for a limited period, have access to a personal shopper at the carriers London Heathrow Clubhouse. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Personal Shopper Service >>
Published: 24/10/07 Fairtrade Drinks On Virgin Atlantic FlightsVirgin Atlantic are now offering Fairtrade tea and coffee on their flights in a move that will offer travellers what they want and also support the farming economy. Continue Reading: Fairtrade Drinks On Virgin Atlantic Flights >>
Published: 25/09/07 New Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy Seating Rolling Out Across FleetVirgin Atlantic are set to roll out their latest Premium Economy seats across their whole fleet of aircraft, such has been their popularity. Premium economy services have seen a 56 percent increase in the last five years and this development will further cement this growth. Continue Reading: New Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy Seating Rolling Out Across Fleet >>
Published: 20/09/07 Virgin Atlantic Looking to Greener FutureRichard Branson, head of Virgin Atlantic, has made it clear that future investments in aircraft will consider the impact on the environment, with the airline planning to avoid the purchase of four-engined planes in order to produce less emissions and also reduce fuel costs. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic Looking To Greener Future >>
Published: 04/09/07 Virgin Atlantic Passenger Traffic IncreaseVirgin Atlantic saw sales increase by 13 percent over the previous financial year, with flights to Dubai one of the main contributors to this improvement. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic Passenger Traffic Increase >>
Published: 23/08/07 Fear of Flying Course Offered By Virgin AtlanticEdinburgh Airport is to play host to the latest Virgin Atlantic course for travellers afraid of flying. The one day course will be available from 2 September. Continue Reading: Fear Of Flying Course Offered By Virgin Atlantic >>
Published: 23/08/07 Virgin Atlantic Relief Flights For Hurricane DeanVirgin Atlantic are to fly food parcels and blankets in to Jamaica to help the people stranded there due to Hurricane Dean. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic Relief Flights For Hurricane Dean >>
Published: 21/08/07 Virgin Atlantic May Become A Public CompanyThe Virgin Group, owners of 51 percent of Virgin Atlantic, may consider floating the airline on the stock exchange, along with some of its other businesses. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic May Become A Public Company >>
Published: 21/08/07 The Award For Best Business Class Lounge Goes To… Virgin!In a keenly fought contest the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse won top honours, receiving the accolade of Best Business Class Lounge in the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Continue Reading: The Award For Best Business Class Lounge Goes To… Virgin! >>
Published: 31/07/07 Virgin Add To Dreamliner OrdersThe new Boeing Dreamliner is winning hearts and minds following the official launch of the aircraft earlier this week and Virgin Atlantic are joining in the positive feeling by considering an order for a further eight aircraft they currently have on option. Continue Reading: Virgin Add To Dreamliner Orders >>
Published: 11/07/07 Virgin Atlantic Expect A Chilled ChristmasMirroring the recent news by a number of other carriers, mainly in the USA, Virgin Atlantic have just added five more flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica over Christmas and the New Year. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic Expect A Chilled Christmas >>
Published: 11/07/07 Virgin Flights to Orlando from GlasgowPopular UK carrier Virgin Atlantic has gone north of the border for the first time, providing flights to Orlando, Florida from the Scottish city of Glasgow. Continue Reading: Virgin Flights To Orlando From Glasgow >>
Published: 26/06/07 The Futures So Bright I Gotta Wear ShadesThe question is though, will those shades look good or not? Continue Reading: The Futures So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades >>
Published: 13/06/07 Mauritius Added To MenuLeading UK based carrier Virgin Atlantic is further developing the global coverage by offering direct flights to Mauritius, commencing at the end of October 2007. The flights will depart, as is usual for Virgin Atlantic, from London Heathrow Airport. Continue Reading: Mauritius Added To Menu >>
Published: 11/06/07 Lord of the Rings Promotion on VirginPassengers arriving into the UK on Virgin Atlantic flights from the middle of June will find something different waiting for them when they board. As part of a promotion for the London stage show of Lord of the Rings there will be special amenity bags waiting for economy travellers. Continue Reading: Lord Of The Rings Promotion On Virgin >>
Published: 07/06/07 Business Class Only For Transatlantic FlightsRichard Branson owned airline Virgin Atlantic is planning to offer a business class only service on transatlantic routes, stepping into what is a growing marketplace. Continue Reading: Business Class Only For Transatlantic Flights >>
Published: 05/06/07 Virgin Atlantic Flight Touches Down In KenyaThe very first Virgin Atlantic flight to Nairobi touched down on June 2 2007, to much delight from the local people and dignitaries. The Kenyan Vice President was there to welcome the flight, no doubt delighted that, with this new daily service, the region will expect to see an additional USD 100 million of revenue generated by the extra visitors. Continue Reading: Virgin Atlantic Flight Touches Down In Kenya >>
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