Virgin Atlantic News
Virgin Atlantic set to offer new routes to Maldives and Turks & Caicos next year
The new routes will offer Brits an opportunity to escape to their very own slice of utopia and explore the most beautiful beaches and finest snorkelling and scuba diving found anywhere in the world.
Virgin Atlantic’s inaugural A330neo flight touches down in new destination
Sir Richard Branson has touched down in Tampa Bay for the first time this week on Virgin Atlantic’s inaugural A330neo flight.
Virgin Atlantic takes delivery of its first A330neo
Virgin Atlantic has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft leased from Air Lease Corporation. The A330neo will play a crucial role in the company’s fleet transformation and also marks the 50th Airbus aircraft for the UK-based airline.
Virgin Atlantic serves up a flavoursome Autumn/Winter feast from 38,000 feet
Virgin Atlantic has launched its new Autumn/Winter menu across all cabins from 5th October, with a focus on seasonal comfort and destination inspired dishes.
Virgin Atlantic updates gender identity policy
Virgin Atlantic has launched its updated gender identity policy, giving its crew, pilots, and ground team the option to choose which of the iconic uniforms, designed by Vivienne Westwood, best represents them – no matter their gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam alliance in early 2023
SkyTeam and Virgin Atlantic have today announced that the UK airline will join as the newest member of the alliance in early 2023. The airline will become the only UK-based member or the alliance.
Virgin, Qatar hint at fresh business travel play
The ink is barely dry on the unexpected partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, but the two are mapping out the next step beyond reciprocal points ‘earn and burn’ and lounge access.
Air Company fuels first ever test flight with jet fuel made from CO2
Air Company, the world’s leading carbon technology company that creates carbon-negative alcohols and fuels from Carbon Dioxide (CO2), today announced the launch of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made from captured CO2.
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo announce new codeshare agreement
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo are delighted to announce a new codeshare between the UK and India, offering seamless connections and increased opportunities for frequent flyers to earn more points than ever before.
Virgin Atlantic opens recruitment for pilots for summer 2023
Virgin Atlantic has opened up recruitment for First Officers across both Airbus and Boeing fleets for the first time since 2020.
Virgin Atlantic teams up with Stonewall
This weekend, within the peak of the Women’s Euros and fresh off the heels of Pride month, Stonewall FC will host Virgin Atlantic FC in what promises to be a fixture championing the LGBTQ+ community in football and beyond.
Virgin Atlantic adopts Boeing’s Digital Sustainability Solutions
Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings have selected Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor digital solution to optimise efficiency and reduce fuel consumption across their fleets of Boeing aircraft.