Virgin Atlantic News
Virgin Atlantic to offer flight status updates via Twitter
Tech-savvy travellers can now check flight statuses via Twitter with the new “tweet bot” service launched by Virgin Atlantic. The “tweet bot” @VAAInfo, a first for any airline takes a customer query about a flight status and tweets back within seconds giving real-time flight departure and arrival information.
Virgin Atlantic launches new Vancouver service
As Vancouver celebrates its 125th birthday this year, Virgin Atlantic gives the city a very special present as the airline announces the launch of a new route from London Heathrow.
Reina Hinds, Sales & Marketing Manager, North America’s Leading Transatlantic Airline
Reina Hinds, Sales & Marketing Manager, North America’s Leading Transatlantic Airline: Virgin Atlantic Airways
Virgin Atlantic plans refurb for Gatwick fleet
Virgin Atlantic is planning a major £50 million refurbishement for its fleet of 747-400 aircraft operating out of Gatwick and Manchester, due to begin in May 2012.
Virgin Atlantic eyes bmi acquisition
Virgin Atlantic is still keen to acquire bmi from owner Lufthansa as it seeks to revive its fortunes. In an interview with Reuters news agency, chief executive Steve Ridway said Virgin Atlantic was still very much involved with the ongoing sales process of the carrier.
Virgin Atlantic links with LanzaTech for aviation fuel trials
Virgin Atlantic has announced the development of a world-first low carbon aviation fuel with just half the carbon footprint of the standard fossil fuel alternative. According to the carrier, the partnership with LanzaTech represents a “breakthrough in aviation fuel technology” that will see waste gases from industrial steel production being captured, fermented and chemically converted using Swedish Biofuels technology for use as a jet fuel.
Branson calls for greater focus on green energy
Sir Richard Branson has said the world faces “the mother of all recessions” unless much more is done to encourage the development of renewable energy. Addressing delegates at the third annual Six Senses Slow Life Symposium at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives, the founder and chairman of the Virgin Group said governments had to provide additional incentives to support the adoption of alternative fuel sources.
Virgin pledges commitment to Caribbean
Virgin Atlantic has revealed plans to expand its Caribbean routes, despite fears that the sharp rise in Air Passenger Duty (APD) could deter Brits from travelling to the islands.
Grey Goose links with Virgin Atlantic for Heathrow Clubhouse
Grey Goose vodka and Virgin Atlantic have announced the opening of the world’s best airport bar – the Grey Goose Loft at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at London Heathrow. World renowned DJ Pete Tong opened the Grey Goose Loft playing a set to Upper Class passengers and paving the way for future guest DJs to play in the lounge.
Back in Black: Virgin Atlantic reports a full-year profit
Virgin Atlantic has recorded a pre-tax profit of £18.5 million for the financial year, but warned rising fuel costs and weakening consumer confidence in the UK could take a toll in coming months. Revenues at the carrier – which was last year recognised as the World’s Leading Airline Business Class and World’s Leading Transatlantic Airline by the the World Travel Awards - grew 13 per cent to £2.7 billion.
Virgin Atlantic gets you in the mood…
New mood lighting has been introduced into the cabins of Virgin Atlantic’s latest A330 aircraft to encourage relaxing, stress-free air travel for its passengers whilst also making them look more attractive.
Virgin Atlantic calls for rebalancing of Air Passenger Duty
Long-haul air passengers are subsidising their short-haul counterparts to the tune of hundreds of millions of pounds annually due to the design of the Air Passenger Duty system. That is according to Virgin Atlantic, which today released data suggesting the figure could be as high as £222 million annually.