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)....
Virgin Atlantic Cargo to continue London Heathrow-Brussels freighter route
Virgin Atlantic Cargo will continue on an ad hoc basis to offer a London Heathrow-Brussels-London freighter service first operated by Titan Airways utilising an...
Virgin Atlantic takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo
Virgin Atlantic has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft leased from Air Lease Corporation. The A330neo will play a crucial role in...
Virgin Atlantic updates gender identity policy
Virgin Atlantic announces an update to its gender identity policy and removes the requirement for its people to wear gendered uniform optionsThe...
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam Alliance
The airline will join the alliance in early 2023, enhancing SkyTeam’s offering at both London Heathrow and Manchester Airport
Customers will benefit from...
Airbus, Air Canada, Air France-KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Virgin Atlantic sign Letters of Intent to explore carbon removal solutions for aviation
Airbus and a number of major airlines – Air Canada, Air France-KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Virgin Atlantic...
Virgin Atlantic introduces state of the art Airbus A330neo
The Airbus A330-900neo will feature the latest generation Upper Class cabin, including its iconic social space and new innovation, The Retreat SuiteIncreased...
Virgin Atlantic flight to New York JFK returns to London Heathrow after crew training mishap
On 2 May, a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 (registered G-VWAG) departed London Heathrow, United Kingdom for flight VS3 to New York JFK, United States,...
Virgin Atlantic to restart services to Tobago on 29 January
Twice-weekly flights to Tobago will resume 29th January 2022
The Airbus 330-300 will fly from London Heathrow on Tuesday and Saturday
Return fares...
Virgin Atlantic announces codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines
Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce a new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines offering customers the opportunity to fly seamlessly to the South American...
Virgin Atlantic launches new services to Austin, Texas
Virgin Atlantic is launching new direct services to Austin, the capital of the Lonestar state of Texas and the airline’s first new route to...
easyJet and Virgin Atlantic launch worldwide partnership in Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast
easyJet and Virgin Atlantic have announced that through ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ customers flying with easyJet can connect to Virgin Atlantic flights at Manchester, Edinburgh...
Delta Air Lines fortifies global partner strategy by investing in Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM
Investments in Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM reinforce global strategy that fuelled record growth pre-pandemic
Delta Air Lines will make investments in Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico...
British Airways/Virgin Atlantic will perform a simultaneous A350-1000 take-off to the U.S.
On 8 November, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic - fierce competitors on the U.S. market since 37 years - will simultaneously take-off runway's 27L...
Virgin Atlantic enhances South African flying programme following UK red list removal
Daily flights to Johannesburg will resume from 8 November
Customer favourite Cape Town will restart on 17 December
Return flights start from as...
Virgin Atlantic expands Caribbean services from Manchester (to Montego Bay), Edinburgh (to Barbados) and London Heathrow (to St Lucia)
Seasonal winter services flying three times a week from London Heathrow to St Lucia commence on 18th December
Launch of three flights per...
Virgin Atlantic Cargo, Delta Cargo announce dnata partnership extension in the U.K.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo have extended their long-standing partnership with dnata for a further five years, continuing the successful operation of ground...
Virgin Atlantic launches new twice-weekly service to the Bahamas and increases frequency to Barbados
New twice-weekly services from London Heathrow to Nassau (NAS), the Bahamas, commence on 20th November
Flights go on sale from 11th August 2021...