Virgin Atlantic News
Virgin Atlantic pulls out of Ghana
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed it will suspend flights to Ghana from September 23rd. The carrier blamed high fuel costs in Ghana and limited flight slots at Heathrow as the reason.
Lloyd to leave Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed marketing director Simon Lloyd is to leave the company part of a management restructure. Following his departure, his marketing role will be taken on by global sales director Maria Sebastian.
Norwegian signs Dreamliner deal with Virgin Atlantic
Norwegian Long Haul has signed a memorandum of understanding with Virgin Atlantic. The agreement enables Norwegian to tap into Virgin Atlantic’s expertise on long-haul operations, while Virgin Atlantic’s instructors will receive pilot training on board Norwegian’s brand new 787-8 Dreamliner. Norwegian’s first Dreamliner is due for delivery at the end of June.
Southern leaves Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic chief commercial officer Julie Southern has confirmed she will be leaving the airline next month. The decision comes just weeks after Southern lost out on the chief executive job to the newly appointed Craig Kreeger, who was recruited from American Airlines.
Virgin Atlantic improves in-flight entertainment offering
Virgin Atlantic has announced that passengers will be able to turn on their in-flight entertainment systems prior to take-off and will be able to leave it on during landing. This new service which is available on Virgin Atlantic’s video on demand in-flight entertainment system will offer passengers an additional two hours of entertainment per flight.
Branson launches Virgin Atlantic domestic services in Scotland
Sir Richard Branson has landed in Edinburgh to celebrate the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s first ever domestic service, Little Red. The new airline will carry up to a million passengers a year, create 375 jobs in the UK and generate £75 million in visitor spend for the Scottish economy.
Virgin Atlantic increases its hand baggage allowance
From 31st March 2013, Virgin Atlantic is increasing its hand baggage allowance in Economy, Premium Economy and Little Red flights from 6kg to 10kg, when flying to any Virgin Atlantic destination. Upper Class hand baggage allowance remains the same.
Report reveals UK worst for air taxes
Reacting to the World Economic Forum’s report, Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways’ parent company, IAG; Carolyn McCall, chief executive easyJet; Michael O’Leary, chief executive Ryanair and Craig Kreeger, chief executive of Virgin Atlantic have released a joint statement.
Tyrrells partners with Virgin’s ‘Little Red’ to launch plane crisps
Tyrrells, the premium English crisp brand, is taking to the skies with the arrival of its new ‘Plane Crisps’. Tyrrells have teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to create a bespoke ‘Little Red’ pack to enjoy on-board Virgin’s new Little Red domestic routes. Unique to Virgin, the specially created miniature packs will be handed out to all passengers on the new domestic flight routes, set for lift-off from 31st March.
Virgin set to launch Little Red in UK
Virgin has confirmed that its new domestic airline, set to launch at the end of the month, will be called Little Red. The carrier will launch on March 31st in Manchester, on April 5th in Edinburgh and April 9th in Aberdeen.
Davies to head Virgin Atlantic UK sales
Virgin Atlantic is pleased to announce that Scott Davies will be joining the airline as general manager UK Sales from March 04th 2013. In his new role at Virgin Atlantic, Scott will report in to Maria Sebastian, director of worldwide sales, and will be responsible for the airline’s UK sales and revenue performance.
Virgin Atlantic appoints Kreeger as chief executive
Virgin Atlantic has appointed Craig Kreeger as its new chief executive. He will assume the role on February 1st 2013. He joins from rival American Airlines, where he has had a 27-year career spanning commercial, financial and strategic roles in the US and around the globe.