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Aviation leaders demand US-UK travel corridor
Ahead of the G7 meeting in Cornwall later this month, aviation leaders from the UK and US said the lifting of restrictions was essential to igniting an economic recovery.
Virgin Atlantic records uptick in demand for Israel
Virgin Atlantic has seen a surge in bookings for flights to Israel, following the announcement that it was one of just twelve destinations on the government’s ‘green list’ on Friday.
Virgin Atlantic launches autonomous sensory meridian response video
Virgin Atlantic has revealed the sights and sounds of flying that Brits have missed most through an autonomous sensory meridian response inspired video.
Virgin Atlantic to begin health pass trials
Virgin Atlantic has taken a major step forward towards the introduction of digital health passes by partnering with IATA Travel Pass and TrustAssure to launch two separate, complementary trials.
Industry urges government to focus on testing over quarantine
A single on-arrival antigen test is as effective as a ten-day self-isolation period in reducing imported cases of Covid-19, new modelling has argued.
Virgin Atlantic secures £160m in fresh funding
Virgin Group will contribute around £100 million of new funding to Virgin Atlantic to help the carrier survive until mass travel restarts in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Virgin Atlantic honours two iconic women
Estelle Hollingsworth, chief people officer at Virgin Atlantic, commented: “We’re delighted to be celebrating two fearless females this International Women’s Day.”
Aviation calls on Johnson to reopen sector
Chief executives from leading UK-based airlines have added their voices to calls for the prime minister to ensure an aviation recovery roadmap is announced next week.
Virgin Atlantic adds extra flexibility to bookings
Virgin Atlantic has introduced unlimited free date and flight changes for new bookings as part of a series of enhancements to give further flexibility to customers and support their future travel plans.
Virgin Atlantic raises new finance with Boeing Dreamliner deals
Virgin Atlantic has completed “financing transactions” relating to two Boeing 787 aircraft in partnership with Griffin Global Asset Management and Bain Capital Credit.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Virgin Atlantic waves farewell to the Queen of the Skies
Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, joins Virgin Atlantic as the carrier says goodbye to the Boeing 747 for the last time at Heathrow Airport
Virgin Atlantic launches Islamabad connection from Manchester
With a significant proportion of Pakistani diaspora living in the region, the new services will provide vital connectivity for friends and relatives visiting family and loved ones.