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Virgin Atlantic outlines wider return to flying
The sights of San Francisco, the magic of Orlando and the idyllic beaches of the Caribbean are now closer, as Virgin Atlantic has announced the restart of flights to more of its global destinations.
Virgin Atlantic prepares for North America reopening
Virgin Atlantic has had a buoyant evening for flight bookings, following the much-anticipated reopening of the transatlantic corridor. Bookings to the USA increased by over 600 per cent.
Virgin Atlantic introduces the Booth to Airbus A350
Tucked away in the Upper Class cabin, the space aspires to create a cosy corner, providing comfy lounge style seating for two, separated by a single leaf table.
Virgin Atlantic unveils wider Caribbean return
For the first time, the carrier will fly to the idyllic island of Barbados from Edinburgh Airport, providing Scotland’s only direct gateway to the region.
British Airways calls for end to quarantine for vaccinated travellers
The new comes as the government reportedly prepares to remove quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers from amber list countries in the coming weeks.
Virgin Atlantic signs Middle East Airlines codeshare deal
Virgin Atlantic has announced a new unilateral codeshare agreement with Middle East Airlines, offering seamless connections between the US and Beirut via London Heathrow.
Virgin Atlantic reopens Clubhouse at New York JFK
Upper Class customers, Flying Club Gold members and some premium Delta passengers can once again enjoy access to the flagship North America lounge.
Mooted response to England quarantine update
The travel trade in England has given a mixed reception to plans to remove quarantine restrictions on travellers returning from amber list countries.
Heathrow to introduce fast-lane for vaccinated travellers
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Heathrow have joined forces to assess if it can be quick and easy to verify those arriving into the UK who are fully vaccinated.
Virgin Atlantic finds LGBT+ discrimination costs Caribbean tourism US$700m a year
Virgin Atlantic has partnered with Open for Business on new research to show the economic cost of LGBT+ discrimination in 12 English-speaking Caribbean countries.
Aviation leaders demand US-UK travel corridor
Ahead of the G7 meeting in Cornwall later this month, aviation leaders from the UK and US said the lifting of restrictions was essential to igniting an economic recovery.
Virgin Atlantic records uptick in demand for Israel
Virgin Atlantic has seen a surge in bookings for flights to Israel, following the announcement that it was one of just twelve destinations on the government’s ‘green list’ on Friday.