Virgin America News
Virgin America Named Official Airline of SF Pride Parade’s 41st Celebration
Virgin America, San Francisco’s hometown airline, today announces its partnership with SF Pride, the nation’s largest LGBT event, for the fourth year in a row.
Virgin America orders eco-efficient LEAP engine for new Airbus A320s
Virgin America has ordered 30 CFM International designed LEAP engines to power 30 new Airbus A320neo aircraft scheduled to begin delivery in 2016. CFM International is a joint venture between GE Aviation, a division of General Electric of the United States and Snecma, a division of Safran of France.
Virgin America lands at Chicago O’Hare blowing some fresh competition into the Windy City
Virgin America, the new domestic airline that is reinventing travel, today launches its low-fare, upscale service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), with daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Virgin welcomes travellers to its new Terminal 2 home
Virgin America, the airline on a mission to reinvent domestic travel, today opens its modern and stylish new doors to its first commercial guests at San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) Terminal 2.
Virgin America moves house with help from Virgin Galactic
Virgin America has unveiled its new home at San Francisco International Airport’s Terminal 2 with a series of inaugural flights. In a one-off flypast, a Virgin America jet was joined by Virgin Galactic operated WhiteKnightTwo and SpaceShipTwo as they made their inaugural landing at an international airport.
Virgin America launches rewards program for small business
Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing flying today announces Elevate, Inc., a corporate rewards program aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.
Virgin America links up with Emirates
California-based Virgin America has signed an interline agreement with Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier. The deal will see US travellers offered seamless travel on the networks of each carrier, with passengers offered the option to book flights through Emirates with connecting services on Virgin America.
Virgin America gives elevate members even more ways to xarn through expanded partnership
Points International Ltd., owner and operator of the world’s leading loyalty reward program management Web site, www.Points.com, is expanding its offerings with Virgin America’s Elevate frequent flyer program allowing members to trade points and miles with other users via Points.com’s loyalty marketplace.
Aggressive expansion at Virgin America
Virgin America has confirmed an aggressive repositioning plan, which will see the North American airline offer departure to Canada for the first time. In what is being seen as a direct challenge to Air Canada, the airline said it would serve Toronto International Airport with daily flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco from as early as June 2010.
Virgin America Announces Partnership With Morgans Hotel Group
Award-Winning Airline Links Up with Boutique Hotel Brand to Bring Virgin America Frequent Flyers Even More Opportunities to Earn Rewards
Virgin America cleared for take-off in 2010
Virgin America, a privately-held domestic airline, today applauded the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) decision confirming the carrier’s financial fitness and U.S. citizenship status.
Virgin America’s new Golden State to Gold Coast service takes off
Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing domestic travel, today expands to the tenth destination in its growing network - South Florida.