Virgin Atlantic expands fleet with seven new Airbus A330neo aircraft
Virgin Atlantic has announced a firm order for seven additional Airbus A330neo aircraft, bringing their total commitment to 19 as part of a comprehensive...
WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand their codeshare agreement
WestJet and Virgin Atlantic are expanding their codeshare agreement. This means WestJet will sell flights operated by Virgin Atlantic on their website.WestJet passengers will...
Virgin Atlantic expands network with new codeshare partnerships and resumes Tel Aviv flights
Virgin Atlantic has announced new codeshare partnerships with EL AL, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, and Saudia, enhancing connectivity and frequent flyer benefits for its customers....
Industry leaders advocate for ‘radical collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024
The Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 witnessed a strong call for "radical collaboration" among government, aviation fuel providers, and the wider industry to achieve...
Ground collision at London Heathrow between a British Airways Airbus A350-1000 and a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9
At Heathrow Airport, an empty Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 collided during towing with a parked British Airways Airbus A350-1000 with passengers bound for Accra,...
Virgin Atlantic expands presence in India with doubled Mumbai services
Virgin Atlantic announces the launch of a second daily direct service from London Heathrow to Mumbai from October 2024, as part of its continued...
“Ruby Rebel”: Virgin Atlantic kicks off 40th birthday celebrations naming new aircraft after Sir Richard Branson
Virgin Atlantic is commemorating its 40th anniversary by honouring its founder, Sir Richard Branson, with the naming of its newest Airbus A330neo aircraft, Ruby...
Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways to launch partnership
Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways have announced a new partnership with a codeshare agreement, facilitating increased access to Nairobi and broader East Africa. Starting...
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern launch codeshare partnership
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern have entered into a codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity between the UK and East Asia.The initial phase allows seamless connections...
Virgin Atlantic increases capacity to its core hubs in the USA for summer 2024
Virgin Atlantic is gearing up to boost its service to the USA's core hubs, adding more flights from London Heathrow to New York JFK...
Virgin Atlantic plans 100% SAF-fuelled transatlantic flight on 28 November
Another Step in the Right Direction
Yesterday, Virgin Atlantic (Virgin), the British airline, received approval by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to use 100%...
Virgin Atlantic launches flights to São Paulo, its first destination in South America
Virgin Atlantic is launching flights to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), Brazil, with sales starting on September 6, 2023. The airline's inaugural South American service...
Virgin Atlantic pilots considering strike over fatigue and well-being
Virgin Atlantic pilots are considering the possibility of a strike due to concerns about fatigue and well-being.The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) reported that...
Sabena technics to provide base maintenance at Bordeaux for Virgin Atlantic A330neo aircraft
Sabena technics, a leading independent European MRO provider, has recently concluded a maintenance agreement with Virgin Atlantic airline.Under the agreement, Sabena technics will be...
Virgin Atlantic enhances its premium sun offering as it announces return to Dubai
Virgin Atlantic is relaunching its services between London Heathrow and Dubai, offering a four-times-a-week seasonal winter service from October to March. The airline aims...
Virgin Atlantic joins SkyTeam alliance
Virgin Atlantic is officially joining SkyTeam on 2 March, enhancing the alliance’s offering at both London Heathrow and Manchester Airport
Customers can now...
Virgin Atlantic will join SkyTeam on 2 March 2023
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will join SkyTeam on 2 March 2023. It will become the first and only member airline of the...
Virgin Atlantic reveals Queen of the Skies aircraft in honour of the late Elizabeth II
Virgin Atlantic has named its newest aircraft Queen of the Skies in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.The airline’s brand new Airbus A330neo...
Virgin Atlantic fined by US Department of Transportation for operating flights carrying Delta Air Lines’ code in prohibited airspace
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Virgin Atlantic $1.05 million for operating flights carrying Delta Air Lines’ code (DL) in regions in...
First orbital satellite to set off for space from western Europe will be launched from Cornwall in southwest England on Monday
If everything goes according to plan, the first-ever orbital launch from the United Kingdom, Europe will take place this evening at 23:16 (UTC +1)....