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)....
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...