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A British airline that is part of the Virgin Group.
Virgin Atlantic to operate first ‘net zero’ transatlantic flight
Virgin Atlantic is preparing to conduct the first flight from London to New York using a Boeing 787…
2022-12-16
Virgin Atlantic scraps London Heathrow-Hong Kong route after 30 years
Virgin Atlantic will not be resuming flights between London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) due to the…
2022-10-05
New gender policy: Virgin Atlantic staff can choose the best uniform for them
Virgin Atlantic has changed its uniform code to allow cabin crew, pilots and ground teams the option to…
2022-09-28
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam alliance in early 2023
Virgin Atlantic will join airline alliance SkyTeam in early 2023. The carrier will be the alliance’s first UK-based…
2022-09-27
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo announce new codeshare deal between the UK and India
Virgin Atlantic and Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo have announced a new codeshare agreement, connecting passengers between the UK…
2022-09-05
Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways recruiting First Officers
As aviation continues to deal with a global pilot shortage, major airlines like Emirates, British Airways, and Virgin…
2022-08-08
Airbus and major airlines sign LOI to explore carbon removal solutions
Airbus and a number of major airlines have signed Letters of Intent (LOI) to explore solutions for carbon…
2022-07-19
Virgin Atlantic to operate test flight of Vertical’s eVTOL from LHR in 2024
Leading aviation companies have teamed up to work on bringing air taxi services to the United Kingdom, with…
2022-07-18
Virgin Atlantic unveils latest A330neo interiors including new upper class cabin
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its new cabin interior design for its latest aircraft type – the Airbus A330neo.…
2022-07-13
Virgin Atlantic expands Florida network with Heathrow-Tampa route
Virgin Atlantic is launching a new direct route from London Heathrow (LHR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA), Florida…
2022-07-06
Virgin Atlantic allows flight attendants to display arm tattoos
Virgin Atlantic will allow cabin crew to display tattoos on their arms, becoming the first British airline to…
2022-05-31
Virgin Atlantic is relaunching its daily London to Cape Town flights
Virgin Atlantic has announced the return of its London Heathrow to Cape Town service from November 5, 2022…
2022-05-24
Virgin Atlantic flight turns back as co-pilot hadn’t completed final test
A Virgin Atlantic flight heading to New York’s JKF Airport turned back to London Heathrow after it was…
2022-05-09
Heathrow, British Airways & Virgin Atlantic ease face mask rules
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is dropping the requirement for travelers to wear face masks. The main carriers using…
2022-03-15
A sting in the tail at Heathrow after nesting wasps block pitot tubes
Wasps and bees nesting in the pitot tubes of aircraft led to a spate of incidents involving eight…
2022-01-27
Virgin Atlantic seeks hundreds of new cabin crew as travel restrictions ease
Virgin Atlantic is recruiting new cabin crew for the first time in nearly two years as travel demand…
2022-01-12
Richard Branson, Delta provide further funding for Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Group and Delta Air Lines have invested a combined £400 million ($528 million) in Virgin Atlantic as…
2021-12-15
Delta to invest $1.2 billion in Aeromexico, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic
Delta Air Lines announced plans to invest $1.2 billion three newly restructured airlines, two Latin American companies and…
2021-12-14