Virgin Atlantic News
Virgin Atlantic reveals LATAM codeshare deal
Virgin Atlantic has signed a new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines, offering customers the opportunity to fly seamlessly to São Paulo in Brazil.
Virgin Atlantic begins first external recruitment in two years
Virgin Atlantic has opened applications to recruit 400 new cabin crew as the airline continues to replace staff let go during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Virgin Atlantic to launch new flights to Austin, Texas
Virgin Atlantic is launching new direct services to Austin, the capital of the Lonestar state of Texas. The move represents the first new route to the US since 2015 from the carrier.
Praise for scrapping of pre-departure tests from travel sector
Organisations from across the travel industry have welcomed a decision from prime minister, Boris Johnson, to phase out pre-departure tests for arrivals into England.
Virgin Atlantic returns to Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia has celebrated the return of Virgin Atlantic as the first flight arrived at Hewanorra Airport. VS221 landed to a warm welcome from the Saint Lucian government.
easyJet signs extensive Virgin Atlantic partnership
easyJet and Virgin Atlantic have announced customers flying with the low-cost carrier can connect to long-haul flights at Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast airports.
Delta invests US$1.2 billion in struggling partner network
Delta will make investments in Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM as its partner airlines seek to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. The carrier hopes to be well positioned when growth returns to the sector.
Virgin Atlantic adds more US routes as borders reopen
The magic of Orlando and the bright lights of Las Vegas are now one step closer, as Virgin Atlantic has confirmed both services will resume operations on the November 8th.
Virgin Atlantic rolls out new autumn menus as flying returns
As Virgin Atlantic ramps up services to popular destinations such as San Francisco and Cape Town, the airline has evolved its onboard options with new autumn menus.
Virgin Atlantic outlines wider return to flying
The sights of San Francisco, the magic of Orlando and the idyllic beaches of the Caribbean are now closer, as Virgin Atlantic has announced the restart of flights to more of its global destinations.
Virgin Atlantic prepares for North America reopening
Virgin Atlantic has had a buoyant evening for flight bookings, following the much-anticipated reopening of the transatlantic corridor. Bookings to the USA increased by over 600 per cent.
Virgin Atlantic introduces the Booth to Airbus A350
Tucked away in the Upper Class cabin, the space aspires to create a cosy corner, providing comfy lounge style seating for two, separated by a single leaf table.