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Following last week’s news that U.K.-based Flybe is up for sale, Reuters this week reported that Virgin Atlantic is interested in the regional carrier, which has suffered from falling demand, a weaker pound and high fuel costs. In a four-line statement, Virgin Atlantic, which is 49 percent owned by Delta, stated that: “Virgin Atlantic has a […]

Earlier today, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor, Philip Hammond, revealed the annual budget, set by Her Majesty’s Treasury to outline the expenditure of the public sector. While many of the changes are expected to impact numerous industries, there were several changes in particular that will likely impact the number of passengers and expected revenue for the […]

Virgin Atlantic founder and eccentric British entrepreneur Richard Branson said in a recent interview on “Your Money” that the airline is mulling a nonstop flight from London to Perth, Australia. If the plan comes to fruition, Virgin Atlantic would join Australian national carrier Qantas as the only two carriers on the route, which the third […]

U.K.-based low-cost carrier easyJet has announced a new partnership with Virgin Atlantic. Starting October 2, passengers will be able to transfer between easyJet and Virgin Atlantic flights at London Gatwick. The partnership is part of easyJet’s “Worldwide by easyJet” program that allows passengers to transfer to various airlines at specific hubs. The arrangement allows easyJet […]

Since their acquisition earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330-200s have received a lot of negative feedback, most reviews complaining particularly about the leg space and seat comfort. Fortunately for me, at the end of August, I had the opportunity to be able to fly on one of these airplanes myself and have an opinion of […]

Virgin Atlantic acquired four Airbus A330-200s from the now-defunct Air Berlin between February and May of this year. While the airplanes are now in the Virgin Atlantic livery, each with their own special name, the cabins remain the same from Air Berlin. While the interiors are all set to be retrofitted in November of this year […]

Virgin Atlantic is promoting its extensive network in the U.S. with its partner, Delta Air Lines, by opening a pop-up pub in London for nine days during the month of August. The pop-up pub, named “The Joint Venture,” is named after the airlines’ transatlantic joint venture and will feature imported craft beers from each of […]

The volatility and uncertainty of the aviation industry were in evidence on Thursday with the release of 2017 results for two of Europe’s most well-known airlines, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic.  Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the parent company of the German airline, reported a record 70 percent increase in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to €2.97 […]

On the heels of basic economy being expanded on transatlantic flights by American Airlines and its oneworld partners, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new fare for consumers seeking a lower cost option for flying the airline. The new fare structure will see three different fare types in the Economy cabin including Economy Light, Economy Classic, […]

Virgin Atlantic has officially become the first airline in Europe to offer WiFi onboard its entire fleet. The airline is also the first to offer in-flight connectivity for flights between London and Africa, China, and the Caribbean. The airline is utilizing Panasonic to provide WiFi onboard the new Boeing 787s and Gogo on its fleet […]