Virgin Atlantic News
Virgin Atlantic takes off for Barbados from London Heathrow
From today Virgin Atlantic has launched the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will help make Christmas in the Caribbean a reality for even more holidaymakers.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, Gatwick Airport
When Gatwick revealed it would rejig three major airlines earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic found itself headed to the North Terminal for the first time. Never an organisation to miss an opportunity, the carrier used the move as inspiration to renovate its Clubhouse experience, bringing what passengers loved best to its new home, while introducing a series of new flourishes to make the much loved lounge even better.
Virgin Atlantic unveils in-flight entertainment for visually impaired customers
Virgin Atlantic has announced a global airline first, as it launches a fully accessible in-flight entertainment system for visually impaired customers. The technology will be offered throughout the fleet and across all Virgin Atlantic destinations.
WTM 2017: Heathrow Express tickets available through Virgin Atlantic Wi-Fi
As Virgin Atlantic becomes the first European carrier to offer Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, passengers will be able to access heathrowexpress.com for free to buy tickets at 36,000ft for the fastest route into central London.
Ink takes over publication of Vera magazine for Virgin Atlantic
British actress Annabelle Wallis has opened up about her personal life and lessons from Madonna in a tell-all interview with Vera magazine. Global travel media company Ink chose English rose Annabelle Wallis to lead the debut issue of the international airline’s revamped magazine, which will be available from October to all Virgin Atlantic customers.
Virgin Atlantic expands Manchester Airport offering for 2018
Virgin Atlantic has announced its biggest ever season of flying from Manchester Airport, with nearly 40,000 more seats available to book in 2018.
Virgin Atlantic goes fleet wide with Wi-Fi offering
Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline in Europe to offer Wi-Fi across its entire fleet – ensuring customers can remain connected across flights to and from the US, Caribbean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Virgin Atlantic becomes first European airline to offer Wi-Fi across fleet
Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline in Europe to offer Wi-Fi across its entire fleet – ensuring customers can remain connected across flights to and from the US, Caribbean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Virgin Atlantic offers guests superb view of solar eclipse
As millions of Americans waited excitedly for a view of the latest social eclipse, a plane full of Virgin Atlantic customers bagged the best seat in the house - watching in awe as the moon obscured the sun at 35,000ft.
Inside a Virgin Atlantic engine change
Virgin Atlantic has given a sneak peek into a side of aviation that holidaymakers don’t usually get to see - through a time lapse video recorded at the airline’s London Heathrow hangar.
Delta Air Lines takes stake in Air France-KLM
Delta Air Lines is deepening its longstanding and industry-leading partnership with Air France-KLM Group with a €375 million investment to acquire ten per cent equity in the joint venture partner and a seat on the Air France-KLM Group board.
Air France-KLM Group takes 31 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic
Air France-KLM Group, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have announced their intention to expand their strategic partnership and offer customers access to the most comprehensive transatlantic route network via an extensive joint venture. Under the deal, Air France-KLM will acquire a 31 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic from the holding currently held by Virgin Group.