https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/richard branson/ Richard Branson News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T01:00:33+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/in-memoriam-joan-templeman-the-heart-behind-the-virgin-group-legacy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/in-memoriam-joan-templeman-the-heart-behind-the-virgin-group-legacy/ Joan Templeman, the beloved wife of Sir Richard Branson, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, resilience, and quiet strength that shaped one of the world’s most recognisable entrepreneurial families. Known for her warmth and wit as much as her steadfast loyalty, Joan was the emotional anchor of the Branson household for nearly five decades — a grounding presence through triumphs, tragedies, and the extraordinary global expansion of the Virgin Group. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:01:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-brings-london-to-nyc-with-taxi-for-takeoff/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-brings-london-to-nyc-with-taxi-for-takeoff/ Founder Sir Richard Branson lands in The Big Apple to celebrate Virgin Atlantic’s premium service as the airline begins flying its state-of-the-art aircraft to NYC Fri, 07 Apr 2023 06:13:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sir-richared-branson-to-be-among-first-virgin-galactic-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sir-richared-branson-to-be-among-first-virgin-galactic-passengers/ Sir Richard Branson and his two children will be among the first passengers to travel to space on Virgin Galactic next year. The Virgin boss revealed that his son Sam and daughter Holly would accompany him on a 60 mile journey into space on the SpaceShipTwo (SS2) aircraft. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:36:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-boss-urges-government-to-support-business-start-ups/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-boss-urges-government-to-support-business-start-ups/ Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has urged the government to support new small and medium business start ups to assist economic growth, according to reports. Sun, 27 May 2012 10:07:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-rallies-against-iags-bmi-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-rallies-against-iags-bmi-takeover/ Virgin Atlantic is set to appeal against the European Commission’s decision to allow IAG, BA’s parent company, to acquire BMI for £172.5m. Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson claims that the deal, which gained regulatory approval on 30 March, could damage the aviation industry for years to come. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:55:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-calls-for-greater-focus-on-green-energy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-calls-for-greater-focus-on-green-energy/ Sir Richard Branson has said the world faces “the mother of all recessions” unless much more is done to encourage the development of renewable energy. Addressing delegates at the third annual Six Senses Slow Life Symposium at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives, the founder and chairman of the Virgin Group said governments had to provide additional incentives to support the adoption of alternative fuel sources. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:01:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-private-island-reopens-following-fire/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-private-island-reopens-following-fire/ Necker Island has reopened following a fire on August 22nd which destroyed the eight-bedroom Great House. The private island, owned by Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson, is part of the British Virgin Islands. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:05:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bransons-entrepreneurship-centre-opens-on-schedule-in-jamaica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bransons-entrepreneurship-centre-opens-on-schedule-in-jamaica/ The multi-million dollar Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship Caribbean has opened on schedule in Jamaica’s Montego Bay. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:37:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kate-winslet-escapes-fire-on-bransons-neckar-island/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kate-winslet-escapes-fire-on-bransons-neckar-island/ Kate Winslet was among guests staying on Sir Richard Branson’s luxury home in the Caribbean when it caught fire after being struck by lightning during a tropical storm. As many as 20 guests were evacuated following the incident. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:21:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-makes-final-plea-to-virgin-pilots-ahead-of-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-makes-final-plea-to-virgin-pilots-ahead-of-strike/ Sir Richard Branson has warned that striking Virgin Atlantic pilots would leave “an indelible scar on the company”. Balpa, the pilots’ union, is set to announce strike dates from Tuesday unless a dispute over pay is resolved. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:01:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/richard-bransons-virgin-atlantic-urge-apd-rethink/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/richard-bransons-virgin-atlantic-urge-apd-rethink/ Passengers could be paying an extra £1 billion a year in increased Air Passenger Duty, Sir Richard Branson’s airline Virgin Atlantic has warned. The carrier said APD raised £2 billion in 2010 but that this figure could rise to £3 billion a year under new government proposals. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:35:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-galactic-takes-one-step-closer-to-reality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-galactic-takes-one-step-closer-to-reality/ Richard Branson’s commercial space venture Virgin Galactic has taken a key step closer to taking tourists into space. Test pilots have flown the spacecraft softly back the Earth’s atmosphere from space. The achievement is fundamental to reducing wear and tear on the rocket, so it can reach achieve the goal of making several flights per day. Fri, 06 May 2011 23:11:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/richard-branson-wins-10-battle-to-change-virgin-blue-name-to-virgin-austral/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/richard-branson-wins-10-battle-to-change-virgin-blue-name-to-virgin-austral/ Sir Richard Branson has won a ten-year battle to combine his three Australian carriers – Virgin Blue, V Australia and Pacific Blue – under one moniker, Virgin Australia. A previous ruling prevented him from using the “Virgin” name on aircraft that flew international routes. Thu, 05 May 2011 17:15:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-abandons-kite-boarding-world-record-attempt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-abandons-kite-boarding-world-record-attempt/ Strong winds and choppy seas have forced Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson to abandon his attempt to set two world records by kite-boarding across the English Channel. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:12:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-hints-at-virgin-atlantic-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-hints-at-virgin-atlantic-merger/ Sir Richard Branson has hinted that merging Virgin Atlantic with another carrier might be the only way to allow his airline to compete with the likes of United, Lufthansa and British Airways. Tue, 25 May 2010 10:51:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-says-government-to-compensate-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-says-government-to-compensate-airlines/ Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson has lashed out at the UK government for its handling of the ash crisis, saying it should pay compensation to airlines as there had been “no danger at all to flying”. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:49:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-attacks-misguided-lazy-eu-over-ba-aa-tie-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-attacks-misguided-lazy-eu-over-ba-aa-tie-up/ Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson has labelled EU competition commissioners as “lazy” and “misguided” as he ramps up the campaign against the planned alliance between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia. The multi-billionaire is calling on Brussels to block the venture and is threatening to mount legal action. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:51:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sir-richard-branson-says-ahoy-to-necker-belle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sir-richard-branson-says-ahoy-to-necker-belle/ Sir Richard Branson has a new lady in his life, Necker Belle, a magnificent 32 metre (105 foot) catamaran, the latest addition to the Virgin Limited Edition collection. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:32:25 +0000