Articles about Virgin Atlantic (109 total)

Virgin to “enhance” Upper Class offering 06/02/2012

The carrier says it is to invest £100 million in its business class product, with an “enhanced seat”, “futuristic bar” and fine dining in-flight service —full story »

Virgin’s Flying Club partners with Tesco Clubcard 05/12/2011

Members of Virgin’s Flying Club loyalty scheme can now earn miles when shopping using the Tesco Clubcard, thanks to a new partnership between the airline and supermarket giant —full story »

BA, Bmi and Virgin offer to rebook flights over public sector strike period 28/11/2011

Passengers arriving into the UK on international flights on Wednesday November 30 may rebook their flights, as the threat of long delays at immigration looms —full story »

Virgin launches Twitter flight status update 14/11/2011

Passengers can now “tweet” their flight number and departure date to receive immediate up-to-date information on their flight status —full story »

Virgin to launch Vancouver route 07/11/2011

Virgin Atlantic will commence four-times weekly flights from London Heathrow to Vancouver in May 2012, competing with BA and Air Canada on the route —full story »

Virgin unveils new economy dining service 01/11/2011

Economy passengers will be served a welcome cocktail, and will benefit from smaller, non-slip meal trays and a separate dessert and hot drinks service —full story »

Virgin Atlantic to refurbish Gatwick fleet next year 15/10/2011

Virgin Atlantic will undergo a complete interior retrofit of its B747-400 aircraft operating out of Gatwick and Manchester, beginning May 2012 and aiming for completion by October 2012 —full story »

Virgin to develop low carbon fuel 11/10/2011

The carrier has announced plans to develop a low carbon aviation fuel “with just half the carbon footprint of the standard fossil fuel alternative”, and hopes to use the fuel for flights from China and India to London “within two to three years” —full story »