Virgin Atlantic News
Delta grows Virgin partnership on trans-Atlantic routes
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are boosting flights between the UK and US from next summer, which sees Delta join Virgin in serving Gatwick Airport together for the first time.
Virgin Atlantic opens Airbus A350 sales ahead of September debut
Customers can now book flights on Virgin Atlantic’s brand-new Airbus A350 aircraft. The new planes feature an entirely redesigned upper-class cabin, as well as the airline’s new social space - the Loft.
Virgin Atlantic flight makes emergency landing following on board fire
A Virgin Atlantic flight has been forced to make an emergency landing in Boston after a fire broke out on board. A device, believed to be an external battery pack for a mobile phone, burst into flames on the Airbus A330.
Koster appointed executive vice president with Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic has appointed Corneel Koster to the role of executive vice president, customer. Koster joins Virgin from joint venture partner Delta Air Lines, where he currently holds the role of senior vice president - Europe, Middle East, Africa and India.
Virgin Atlantic places A330 order in Paris
The firm order for eight aircraft and six additional planes on lease from Air Lease Corporation, was signed at the Paris Air Show by Shai Weiss, Virgin Atlantic chief executive and Guillaume Faury, Airbus chief executive.
Anderson to lead Connect Airways
Mark Anderson has been appointed chief executive of Connect Airways. Jointly owned by Virgin Atlantic, Stobart Group and fund manager Cyrus Capital Partners, the new entity will take control of struggling regional carrier Flybe.
Virgin Atlantic expands bluebiz loyalty scheme in partnership with Air France-KLM
Virgin Atlantic is partnering with Air France-KLM to enhance the bluebiz small and medium-sized enterprise corporate loyalty programme in the UK. These up-and-coming businesses have always been key to the Virgin Atlantic brand, the airline said.
Virgin Atlantic heads for Mumbai following Jet Airways collapse
Virgin Atlantic is relaunching flights between London Heathrow and Mumbai, India, for the first time in four years. Tickets will go on sale next Tuesday, with the first service set to take off on October 27th.
Virgin Atlantic unveils new Upper Class cabin for Airbus A350
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled details of its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, which includes an entirely new Upper Class cabin, featuring a brand new suite and social space.
Virgin and Delta to offer New York and Boston connections from Gatwick
Virgin Atlantic and Delta have announced plans to grow at London Gatwick – with the introduction of two new routes to Boston Logan and New York JFK from summer 2020.
Virgin Atlantic to debut in South America with new São Paulo route
Virgin Atlantic will launch flights between London Heathrow and São Paulo, Brazil, in 2020. The new service aims to capitalise on the fast-growing Brazilian economy, which benefits from year-round transatlantic demand.
Connect Airways completes Flybe takeover
A consortium led by Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Air has completed the takeover of stricken regional carrier Flybe. All Flybe assets and operations are now owned by Connect Airways and Flybe flights continue to operate as normal, according to a statement from the company.