Virgin Galactic abandons Boom Supersonic jet order
Virgin Galactic has abandoned its order for jets from Boom Supersonic, a United States (US)-based company that aims…
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A British airline that is part of the Virgin Group.
Pride Flights: How airlines are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at 35,000 feet
From Virgin Atlantic to United Airlines, carriers across the globe are embracing ‘Pride Flights’, transforming air travel into…
Eight amazing airline advertising campaigns that captured the public’s attention
If the aviation industry was a country, then it would be among the 20 richest economies in the…
Richard Branson made around $1.4 billion by selling Virgin Galactic shares
Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Galactic, sold more than 10 million shares in the company in August…
Virgin Atlantic relaunches flights to Dubai after four-year hiatus
Virgin Atlantic is to relaunch flights between London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Dubai after a four-year hiatus. The four-times-a-week service…
The ultimate Star Wars-themed jet liveries ever spotted in the Galaxy
Since its inception in 1977, the Star Wars franchise has delivered 11 live action movies, including three trilogies…
Seven famous airline logos with hidden meanings you may not have spotted
Logos form a huge part of an airline’s identity, involving meticulous planning and months of preparation. Carriers will often…
Virgin Atlantic officially becomes part of the SkyTeam alliance
Virgin Atlantic officially joined SkyTeam, one of three airline alliances in the world, on March 2, 2023. The carrier,…
90 million tourists expected to visit China or take a trip abroad in 2023
90 million tourists are expected to either visit China or take a trip abroad in 2023, giving the…
Eight of the most unforgettable inflight safety videos of all time
Ever since its introduction in the 1980s, the inflight safety video has definitely come a long way. Gone…
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam, becoming first UK member airline
Virgin Atlantic, in a not entirely anticipated move, will be joining the SkyTeam alliance on March 2, 2023. Although…
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to restart China flights
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have announced they will restart flights to mainland China. Both Airlines were forced…
Virgin Atlantic names a new Queen of the Skies… and it is not a 747
Virgin Atlantic has named one of its newest aircraft Queen of the Skies. The title usually symbolizes the…
Virgin Atlantic fined for flying Delta flight codes above Iraq
The United States Department of Transportation (DoT) has fined Virgin Atlantic $1.05million for using Delta Air Lines flight…
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…
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…
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…
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…