Virgin Atlantic News
Richard Branson arrives in Austin Texas to celebrate new Virgin Atlantic service
Virgin Atlantic has marked the launch of its new direct services to Austin, the capital of Texas, and the airline’s first new route to the US since 2017.
Virgin Atlantic returns to Cape Town with daily services
Virgin Atlantic is returning to Cape Town from 5th November 2022 with a new daily service on a Boeing 787-9.
Virgin Atlantic launches new brand platform and advertising campaign
Virgin Atlantic has today launched a new brand and advertising campaign – the first in more than two years since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
Virgin Atlantic to launch new Orlando route next week
The first Virgin Atlantic flight between Edinburgh and Orlando will depart on Wednesday. Operating on an Airbus 330-300, services will operate twice weekly.
Virgin Atlantic returns to full strength in United States
Following renewed customer confidence and a strong uptick in bookings, which are up 50 per cent year on year, Virgin Atlantic is reinstating its full portfolio of US destinations.
Virgin Atlantic to return to Tobago next week
Virgin Atlantic is continuing to expand its portfolio of flights to the Caribbean as it relaunches its twice weekly services to Tobago. Flights will depart on Tuesday and Saturday.
Virgin Atlantic reveals LATAM codeshare deal
Virgin Atlantic has signed a new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines, offering customers the opportunity to fly seamlessly to São Paulo in Brazil.
Virgin Atlantic begins first external recruitment in two years
Virgin Atlantic has opened applications to recruit 400 new cabin crew as the airline continues to replace staff let go during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Virgin Atlantic to launch new flights to Austin, Texas
Virgin Atlantic is launching new direct services to Austin, the capital of the Lonestar state of Texas. The move represents the first new route to the US since 2015 from the carrier.
Praise for scrapping of pre-departure tests from travel sector
Organisations from across the travel industry have welcomed a decision from prime minister, Boris Johnson, to phase out pre-departure tests for arrivals into England.
Virgin Atlantic returns to Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia has celebrated the return of Virgin Atlantic as the first flight arrived at Hewanorra Airport. VS221 landed to a warm welcome from the Saint Lucian government.
easyJet signs extensive Virgin Atlantic partnership
easyJet and Virgin Atlantic have announced customers flying with the low-cost carrier can connect to long-haul flights at Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast airports.