Virgin Atlantic News
It’s as easy as 123 - Virgin Atlantic’s new baggage policy
Virgin Atlantic, the award-winning long-haul airline, today unveiled its new baggage policy – making it as easy as 123 for travellers. From 25 November 2009, Virgin Atlantic will be introducing a “piece system” across its network for all tickets booked after that date.
Virgin Atlantic to launch new Cowshed Spa at Gatwick Clubhouse
Virgin Atlantic is to offer even more luxury to its premium leisure passengers departing from Gatwick Airport for the Caribbean, Orlando or Las Vegas. The airline is revamping its Clubhouse at Gatwick and will be unveiling a brand new Cowshed Spa.
Eurostar and Virgin ink joint bookings deal
Eurostar has signed an e-ticketing deal with Virgin Atlantic that allows consumers to buy train tickets at the same time as they book their flights. The move is designed to open up bookings of the high-speed train operator to more overseas travellers to the UK.
Virgin Atlantic Announces E-Ticketing Partnership with Eurostar
Passengers travelling on Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, can now book Eurostar tickets for onward high-speed journeys between London, Paris and Brussels.
Brown snubs BA for Virgin
British Airways has suffered another blow after losing a contract to Virgin Atlantic to fly Gordon Brown and his entourage to the G20 summit in Pittsburgh.
Virgin Atlantic Appoints new director of engineering
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, has appointed Phil Maher as its new Director of Engineering. Phil takes over from Steve Griffiths, who was appointed as Virgin Atlantic’s Chief Operating Officer in March.
Branson appeals to Obama to halt BA-AA merger
Richard Branson has taken his battle against the proposed tie-up between British Airways and American Airlines to Barack Obama. The Virgin Atlantic founder has written to the US President in the hope of persuading US administrations to block the transatlantic tie-up between his two arch rivals, claiming it will suffocate competition at Heathrow.
BA passengers with swine flu risk losing tickets
British Airways passengers who are prevented from boarding an aircraft because of suspected swine flu could lose the price of their ticket.
Swine flu stokes fears of summer travel chaos
The prospect of a summer of travel chaos has been raised a notch after several airlines, led by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, have started refusing to check-in holidaymakers suspected of suffering from swine-flu like symptoms, unless they can provide a “fit to fly” note from their doctor.
Branson speaks out on out of control Air Tax rises
Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic, today warned that the UK Government’s plans to increase taxes on air passengers are out of control and will hurt passengers, the aviation industry and developing regions such as the Caribbean and Africa.
Virgin Atlantic chief admits to awareness of price fixing
Steve Ridgway, the chief executive of Virgin Atlantic, has admitted to being aware that his airline had conspired to fix prices with British Airways.
Virgin and V Australia announce Frequent Flyer Partnership
Virgin Atlantic and V Australia have joined forces in a new loyalty programme agreement which allows travellers to earn miles when flying on the networks of both airlines.