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JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic team up on transatlantic travel
JetBlue Airways, New York’s hometown airline, and Virgin Atlantic, the award-winning long-haul airline, today announced the launch of a new transatlantic interline partnership that links the networks of two of aviation’s most iconic brands.
Virgin Atlantic reveals spa treatments
Virgin Atlantic’s destinations are home to some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and spas, and it’s around about this time of year that we start to crave a bit of pampering.
Virgin Atlantic Airways selects Smart421 as a partner to provide IT consultancy
Smart421 Limited, part of the KCOM Group (London Stock Exchange KCOM.L), announces today that it has entered a strategic partnership with Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited (VAA), to deliver a programme of IT services to transform VAA’s IT landscape, rationalising current shared services and developing additional services required to achieve the organisation’s long term strategic goals.
Transport industry set for further consolidation
Low interest rates, high fuel prices and globalisation are combining to make the transport industry set for another wave of mergers and acquisitions, according to analysis by KPMG. Companies likely to undergo consolidation or sales include Virgin Atlantic, Ferrovial and Aer Lingus.
Virgin Atlantic announces recruitment drive
It may be up for sale, but that hasn’t dampened spirits at Virgin Atlantic, with the airline confirming a recruitment drive today. In total Virgin Atlantic – recognised by the World Travel Awards as offering the World’s Leading Airline Business Class – hopes to create 350 cabin crew roles and 50 pilot posts, with a further 50 jobs added at head office.
Air France-KLM/Delta mull Virgin Atlantic acquisition
Air France-KLM of Europe has teamed up with United States-based Delta Air Lines to consider a bid for Virgin Atlantic. Owner Richard Branson is presently considering his options for the carrier in an increasingly competitive market.
Air France-KLM/Delta mull Virgin Atlantic acquisition
British and French mobile operators are poised to strike a deal that would provide mobile phone coverage in the Channel Tunnel in time for the 2012 Olympics. London Mayor, Boris Johnson, is also aiming to bring 2G and 3G coverage to the Tube ahead of the games.
New UAE visas set to hit Canadian travellers
Canadian visitors to the United Arab Emirates face paying up to $1,000 for a visa following a diplomatic spat between the two countries. The controversial move follows a decision by the Canadian government to refuse extra landing rights at the country’s airports to two major UAE airlines.
Speculation grows over possible Virgin Atlantic merger
Virgin Atlantic has fuelled speculation it is about to announce a merger following confirmation the airline has received enquires from a number of suitors. In a statement the transatlantic airline said it has been contacted by a number of other companies since it appointed Deutsche Bank at the beginning of November to assess the aviation industry and seek growth opportunities.
“But Sir Richard Branson promised me….” Virgin Atlantic reveals unusual upgrade requests
After a recent survey of over 3000 of the airline’s cabin crew and ground staff, it is clear that some passengers will stop at nothing when looking to secure a complimentary upgrade to the Upper Class Suite.
Virgin Atlantic, BA attack APD
Bitter rivals Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have at last found a common cause, with both launching attacks on increases in Air Passenger Duty. The duty – which is collected from all passengers departing from British airports – is set to rise on Monday, as the coalition government seeks to offset a ballooning budget deficit.