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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.
BA and American Airlines blind to dominance at Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today highlighted the contradictions and lack of consumer benefits in BA and American Airline’s proposals to effectively merge.
Virgin profits rise despite recession
Virgin Atlantic has reported a sharp rise in profits in the year to the end of February, bucking a trend seen by other airlines including main rival British Airways who reported a record annual operating loss of £401 million on Friday.
Virgin adds Puerto Rico offering
Virgin Atlantic is to launch flights between London Gatwick and Puerto Rico’s San Juan. The weekly services, which will operate via Antigua, from 7 November 2009.
Griffiths is new Virgin Operating chief
Virgin Atlantic has appointed Steve Griffiths as its new Chief Operating Officer. Steve replaces Lyell Strambi, who returned to Australia at the end of last year.
Virgin unwraps new round-the-world fares
Virgin Atlantic has launched new round-the-world fares from London Heathrow.