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Virgin Atlantic puts finishing touches to new leadership team
The UK airline has confirmed that Juha Jarvinen will take up the position of executive vice president, commercial, from January, and Ash Jokhoo will join as new senior vice president, technology, from February.
Furious reaction from airlines as air passenger duty continues to rise
British chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed air passenger duty will rise in line with inflation for long-haul flights during the annual budget - a decision greeted with a mixture of disbelief and anger among aviation stakeholders.
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.