Virgin Atlantic News
Trade welcomes test and release – but calls for end to quarantine
Government plans to introduce a test and release system for travellers arriving in England have been broadly welcomed by the trade – but there are calls to go further.
Virgin Atlantic Holidays to offer Caribbean roulette to travellers
The tour operator will decide at the last minute if passengers are headed to Barbados, Antigua, Grenada or Tobago, depending on which islands stay on the UK travel safe list.
Virgin Atlantic prepares for Covid-19 vaccine distribution
The cargo operation at the airline has unveiled new capabilities as it prepares to participate in the logistical complexities of distributing Covid-19 vaccines around the world.
Virgin Atlantic to offer St Vincent service from next June
Virgin Atlantic will be launching the first flight from Europe to St Vincent, with new services to the Caribbean island departing from London Heathrow.
Virgin Atlantic to return to two more Caribbean destinations
Virgin Atlantic will relaunch flights to Antigua and Grenada on Monday. The services will join the four weekly flights to Barbados and twice weekly flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
New evidence bolsters case for Covid-19 testing on arrival
New analysis has found “significant methodological concerns” in work by Public Health England, which means the detection rates for passenger testing on arrival are being “significantly understated”.
Virgin Atlantic to add new India routes from December
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be launching services to Delhi and Mumbai from Manchester as the airline ramps up flying from its home in the north.
Travel sector urges quick action from new taskforce
The UK travel sector has given a muted welcome to the launch of a travel taskforce from the UK government, urging quick action to reopen borders to international visitors.
Virgin Atlantic rolls-out Covid-19 testing to crew
Launched on flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong, the airline plans to extend the trial to Barbados later in October, before a wider roll out to test every operating crew at least once per month.
Virgin to cut 1,150 more jobs as recapitalisation wins approval
Virgin Atlantic has completed a £1.2 billion recapitalisation – but confirmed more jobs would have to go as it battles to rebuild following the Covid-19 shutdown.
Virgin Atlantic restructuring takes next step
A US procedural hearing will follow in New York on Thursday, designed to ensure the £1.2 billion financial plan is recognised by the relevant authorities in the United States.
Virgin Atlantic to offer five new destinations in September
As countries around the world start to relax travel restrictions, Virgin Atlantic will resume flying from London Heathrow to Delhi, Tel Aviv, Atlanta, Mumbai and Lagos throughout the month.