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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.
Virgin Atlantic to offer new Pakistan routes from December
Operating three new routes - from London Heathrow to Lahore and Islamabad, as well as from Manchester to Islamabad - the new services will go on sale next month.
Virgin Atlantic takes latest step in financial restructuring
The UK-based carrier has reached a significant milestone as it attempts to safeguard its future, securing the support of creditors for a financial overhaul.
Virgin Atlantic to offer free Covid-19 insurance
The carrier has introduced free Covid-19 insurance on all bookings. The policy, which applies automatically to all flights booked with the carrier, is designed to complement existing travel insurance.
Which? renews criticism of UK airline refunds
Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic and TUI are failing to refund passengers in agreed time frames, breaching recent commitments to the regulator, according to new research.
Virgin Atlantic reaches refinancing milestone
Virgin Atlantic has reached another milestone in its journey toward securing its future, undertaking a hearing in the US courts to support its plan for a private-only solvent recapitalisation.
Virgin Atlantic files for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York
Virgin Atlantic has filed for bankruptcy in the United States as the aviation sector continues to battle the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.