Virgin Atlantic News
Virgin Atlantic partners with Donal Skehan for new culinary offering
Virgin Atlantic has today unveiled a partnership with award-winning food writer and television host Donal Skehan to reinvent their dining experience at 38,000ft.
Virgin Atlantic signs up to Worldwide by easyJet
easyJet has signed up Virgin Atlantic as a new airline partner to its unique connections service Worldwide by easyJet. This means that from today easyJet customers can seamlessly connect through London Gatwick Airport between easyJet and Virgin Atlantic flights.
Virgin Atlantic partners with LanzaTech for sustainable fuel flight
The aviation industry has taken a step toward making commercially-viable sustainable aviation fuel a reality – thanks to a world first flight by Virgin Atlantic and LanzaTech, supported by long-term partner Boeing.
Virgin Atlantic partners with Ryan Reynolds-owned Aviation America Gin
As the exclusive UK airline partner, Virgin Atlantic will take the pioneering spirit of Aviation Gin to new heights by serving it in Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses and offering its customers the opportunity to sip the award-winning gin on board at 35,000 feet.
New brand campaigns from Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays
Virgin is preparing to come back with a bang this September with the launch of two multimillion-pound brand campaigns from Virgin Holidays and Virgin Atlantic.
Virgin launches new company-wide loyalty scheme
A new company, Virgin Group Loyalty Company, will be set up to own and manage this exciting programme. Virgin Red, an existing loyalty start-up within the group, will also be integrated into the new group-wide loyalty programme.
Virgin Atlantic joins calls for improvement at Heathrow border
Virgin Atlantic has called on the border force to take action as the number of international visitors to the UK waiting more than two hours to clear immigration continues to increase.
Dyer opens Virgin Atlantic-Delta Joint Venture pub in London
Celebrating the rise in popularity of craft beer, Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines have opened the Joint Venture pub on New Oxford Street, Holborn, bringing people together to enjoy a taste of the 200-plus US destinations that UK travellers can fly to with Virgin Atlantic and Delta.
Kreeger to step down as Virgin Atlantic chief executive
Virgin Atlantic has announced that Shai Weiss, currently executive vice president and chief commercial officer and a member of its board, has been appointed as chief executive.
Virgin Atlantic to grow Manchester operations for summer 2019
Virgin Atlantic has announced significant growth in flights from Manchester, firmly cementing the airline’s commitment to the region. From 2019, the number of flights is set to increase by up to 20 per cent, in what will be the airline’s biggest ever year flying from the city with up to six daily departures.
Virgin Atlantic to launch Heathrow-Las Vegas connection next year
Virgin Atlantic has announced a brand-new route between London Heathrow and Las Vegas set to launch from spring 2019. The new flights go on sale from Saturday.
Air France-KLM completes acquisition of Virgin Atlantic stake
Air France-KLM has completed the acquisition of a 31 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic currently held by Virgin Group. The deal is valued at around £220 million and is part of an expanded transatlantic joint venture with Delta Air Lines.