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Virgin Atlantic Cargo expects price pressure on revenue to ease this year


But Mr Joyce has now taken on global responsibility for airport Customer Service worldwide as well as his role as head of cargo, according to media reports. Despite the revenue decline, Virgin said it had beaten its year-end contribution target by 2 ...

Virgin Atlantic launches Manchester-San Francisco route


Virgin Atlantic has launched its inaugural flight from Manchester to San Francisco, marking the first of a number of new long haul routes to the US. Joining the San Francisco route, a summer service between Manchester and Boston will launch tomorrow ...

Virgin Atlantic adds US routes to Manchester airport


Virgin Atlantic is focusing on Manchester as a major UK hub, as the airline looks to bring more tourists to parts of the UK other than London. The airline has launched new routes from Manchester to Boston and San Francisco, and will up its capacity to ...

Groundspan launches the Virgin Atlantic chauffeur cars GDS booking tool


The Virgin Atlantic online ground transportation booking tool (powered by Groundspan) was launched last year with great success. Groundspan is now introducing a GDS tool for travel agencies/TMCs so that they can book these services with the same ...

Virgin Atlantic to start only Heathrow-Barbados service


The only direct air link between Heathrow and Barbados is to be started by Virgin Atlantic. Flights will run twice a week from December 12 with tickets starting at £649 going on sale on Saturday. The new flights to the Caribbean will run on Tuesdays ...

Discover the World to represent Virgin Atlantic in Benelux countries


Virgin Atlantic, a UK long haul airline, has selected Discover the World to provide its sales and marketing representation in Benelux countries (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), the company said. Discover the World has a worldwide network of 85 ...

Virgin Atlantic Encourages Customers to Keep Their Clothes On!


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Revealed: Singapore, Turkish and Virgin Atlantic among best airlines for customer satisfaction (while Thomas Cook ...


Over 7,500 Which? members scored airlines across several categories including seat pitch, boarding, punctuality, food and drink, cabin comfort, Customer Service and seat comfort. For short-haul trips, Turkish Airlines took the top spot, with a customer ...

Virgin Atlantic flight from Lagos to London Heathrow declares emergency and diverts to Marseille


A Virgin Atlantic passenger jet flying from Lagos to London Heathrow declared a mid-air medical emergency and landed in Marseille. The Airbus A340, which departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, at 10.59am, was scheduled to ...

Virgin Atlantic to add new Los Angeles flights from spring 2017


The joint venture partnership between Virgin Atlantic and Delta continues to grow, allowing both airlines' customers to benefit from a high-quality and complementary travel experience with Customer Service being a key priority. Ranjan Goswami, Delta ...

Virgin Atlantic apologises for website issues


... their online accounts and apologise for the inconvenience caused. “We are monitoring our systems and resolving issues as they arise, but in the meantime, members unable to access their account can seek assistance from our Customer Service Centre.”.

Virgin Atlantic : R. Branson offre le champagne aux passagers pour les 20 ans d'opérations en Afrique du Sud


En octobre 2016, Virgin Atlantic fête le 20e anniversaire du lancement de ses opérations en Afrique du Sud. Pour l'occasion, Richard Branson, le célèbre fondateur et président du groupe, s'est invité parmi les passagers d'un vol entre Johannesburg ...

Virgin Atlantic offline as IT upgrade begins


The upgrade will mean that, for a short window, customers will not be able to purchase flights or change any reservations on virginatlantic.com, the mobile app, via travel agents or through the airline's Customer Service centre. Customers flying during ...

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic expand Jet Airways codeshare deal


“For the first time, customers will be able to hold a single Delta ticket from North America through London to India providing coordinated Customer Service all the way through to their final destinations.” In 2017 and subject to government approvals ...

Virgin Atlantic introduces widespread changes to Flying Club programme


Starting from November 13, 2016, the amount paid for tickets plays a larger part in the amount of miles earned in the programme, and there are new tier point earning rates and tier thresholds. Virgin says. “We have restructured how you earn tier points ...

Delta, Virgin Atlantic,Jet Airways expand cooperation with India-US code share via London Heathrow


“For the first time, customers will be able to hold a single Delta ticket from North America through London to India providing coordinated Customer Service all the way through to their final destinations.” Gaurang Shetty, Whole-time Director, Jet ...

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic announce expanded codeshare connections with Jet Airways


"For the first time, customers will be able to hold a single Delta ticket from North America through London to India providing coordinated Customer Service all the way through to their final destinations." In 2017, Virgin Atlantic plans to expand its ...

A plane mistake! British Airways accidentally recommends its Facebook followers to fly with big rivals Virgin ...


British Airways' social media team have made a hilarious faux-pas. The airline accidentally shared a post to Facebook made by its rival Virgin Atlantic advertising cheap flights to London. After hundreds of amused followers spotted the embarrassing ...

Virgin Atlantic won't accept that I'm at risk from Zika virus


It added in a statement: “We always endeavour to do the right thing by our customers, and anyone travelling to areas affected by the outbreak of Zika, who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant and do not wish to travel, should call our customer ...

Claire Phillips becomes Virgin Atlantic Cargo's sales manager for continental Europe


Ms Phillips has worked at the airline for five years, most recently in Customer Service training but also as route development manager and capacity controller. Her new role, which will see her become responsible for revenue and budgets in continental ...

Delta moving in with Virgin Atlantic at Heathrow


Delta Air Lines will move in with its partner Virgin Atlantic Airways at London Heathrow in September, locating the remainder of its flights to the airport's terminal three. The Atlanta-based SkyTeam Alliance carrier will move its flights between ...

Zika grounded our dream holiday, now Virgin Atlantic won't refund us


However, we always endeavour to do the right thing by our customers and anyone travelling to areas affected by the outbreak of Zika, who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant and do not wish to travel, should call our Customer Service teams for help ...

Virgin Atlantic Provides Dreamliner Passengers With Live TV


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Dream come true: Father is stunned after Virgin Atlantic orders 2000 copies of bedtime story he wrote for his ...


Next time any mums and dads out there think about skipping the bedtime story because Corrie's about to start - remember that it could earn you some cash in the long run. Stephen Holmes, from Haywards Heath, who self-published a nighttime tale he made ...

Virgin Atlantic ordert zwölf Airbus A350-1000


FARNBOROUGH - Der britische Milliardär Richard Branson hat dem Flugzeugbauer Airbus den ersten Großauftrag auf der Luftfahrtmesse in Farnborough verschafft. Bransons Fluggesellschaft Virgin Atlantic bestellte zum Messeauftakt am Montag zwölf ...

Virgin Atlantic confirms £3bn Airbus deal for A350 planes


Virgin Atlantic Airways has selected the Airbus A350-1000 to become the latest aircraft in its fleet, operating from both London Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The airline is purchasing eight A350-1000s for deliveries commencing in 2019, and four new ...

Virgin Atlantic signs $4.4 billion order for 12 A350s


... strengthen the trans-Atlantic network on existing business routes and subsequently at Gatwick airport on leisure routes to the Caribbean, where Virgin Atlantic will provide three classes of Customer Service in the A350s distinctive Airbus “Airspace ...

Virgin Atlantic will fly the Airbus A350


Virgin Atlantic will buy eight of Airbus' new A350 widebody jets and plans to lease another four, calling the jet its “future flagship.” The first of the A350-1000s will begin arriving to the carrier in 2019. The A350-1000 is the largest variant of the ...

ALC announces lease placements of four Airbus A350-1000s with Virgin Atlantic Airways


Australia/ NZ & Pacific · Hawaii · USA & Canada · Carib/Central/South America · Europe & Israel · Middle East & Gulf · Africa · Central Asia · East Asia · Global Issues ... Intercontinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza: Poor management, bad Customer Service.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo awards GSA contract to VN Cargo Connect in Nigeria


In support of the new Virgin Atlantic contract, VN Cargo Connect has increased the size of its sales team in Nigeria from seven to 12 people to maximise revenue opportunities for the airline and to meet its high standards for Customer Service. All ...

Virgin Atlantic Airways help running events take off


As Northallerton family business JSW Coachbuilders celebrates its 55th birthday this year, the company has revealed its secret to success: a great family relationship; great Customer Service and maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of the business ...

Virgin Atlantic Says Brexit to Demote London; May Move Jets


Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. will suffer a slump in demand if Britain exits the European Union as international businesses desert London for major cities still inside the 28-nation bloc, according to Craig Kreeger, the U.K. carrier's American chief ...

Delta and Virgin Atlantic Strengthen Network Between US and UK


ATLANTA and LONDON - Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Virgin Atlantic today announced changes to their respective summer 2017 schedules to optimise their joint network between the USA and the UK. The move reflects the strong partnership ... The joint ...

easyJet and Virgin Atlantic score poorly in AirHelp study on flight delays and performance


UK airlines easyJet and Virgin Atlantic rank near the bottom of a new study that rated more than 30 carriers on flight delays and compensation claims. Of those selected for the study, Luton-based easyJet ranked second last while Crawley-based Virgin ...

Pamela Pointer barred from boarding Virgin Atlantic flight after Disney World trip


A British family has demanded an apology after they say their dream holiday to Florida was ruined when their grandmother was barred from boarding a flight back to the UK. Cancer-stricken Pamela Pointer, from Horley, Surrey, was deemed unfit to fly ...

The Drinks at This Airport Lounge Actually Make Travel a Pleasure


And while a lot of it might be drinking to forget, Virgin Atlantic is the latest airline to begin offering drinks that you'll really want to savor. The British airline is introducing a menu at its JFK lounge—dubbed the Clubhouse—that includes three ...

The Latest: Virgin Atlantic rolls out new tourism rocket


This undated image provided by XCOR shows the XCOR Lynx, a suborbital horizontal-takeoff, horizontal-landing, rocket-powered spaceplane under development by the California-based company XCOR. (XCOR via AP) more >. 0. Share. 0. Tweet. 0. Share. 0.

Virgin Atlantic co-pilot dazzled by laser


A Virgin Atlantic flight from Heathrow to New York was forced to return to London yesterday after the co-pilot was dazzled by a laser. The flight crew of flight VS205 declared a "Pan-Pan" emergency* shortly after 8pm as the Airbus A340 passed over the ...

New York-bound Virgin Atlantic flight returns to London after laser beamed into cockpit


Enlarge Image Request to buy this photo File photo This 1995 photo shows a laser-light show in Las Vegas. Such shows were later banned within a 20 mile radius of McCarran International Airport. LONDON — Virgin Atlantic Airways is working with ...

Laser terror at 10000ft on board Virgin Atlantic flight from Heathrow


A Virgin Atlantic flight to New York was forced to turn back to Heathrow after a laser was shone into the cockpit while it flew at 8,000ft. The pilot declared a medical emergency about an hour into the flight when his co-pilot was taken ill. Scotland ...

Virgin Atlantic Poised for $4.3 Billion Airbus A350 Deal


Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. is set to announce a deal for 12 Airbus Group SE A350-1000 jets with a list price of $4.3 billion as Richard Branson's flagship carrier renews its wide-body leisure fleet, according to people with knowledge of the plan. U.K ...

Virgin Atlantic B747-400 economy class


If you want to pre-select a seat with Virgin Atlantic more than 24 hours before departure (when it is free), you have to pay from £25 for an economy class seat (unless on a Y or B ticket). Extra-legroom/exit row seats cost from £35 one-way. I accepted ...

Virgin Atlantic to boost US, Cuba services


Virgin Atlantic will provide its customers more opportunities to visit some of its most popular destinations by increasing services to Havana, Las Vegas and Orlando. Virgin Atlantic. To meet high demand for travel to these flagship destinations ...

Virgin Atlantic Hong Kong Strike Could Affect London Flights


New Flights From New Orleans to London on British Airways. Oct 21, 2016. United Airlines Integrates Customer Service Team Led by Kate Gebo. Oct 20, 2016 ... Destinations & Trip Types: USA-Las Vegas Cruises Europe Caribbean Mexico USA-Hawaii ...

Neil Young fined £2000 after threatening Virgin Atlantic cabin staff and police


A drunk plane passenger who was arrested by police for his behaviour before this flight had left the tarmac has been fined £2,000. Neil Young, 37, was part of a stag party heading to Las Vegas form Gatwick on a Virgin Atlantic flight. However, as staff ...

Virgin Atlantic on the Future of Travel: It's Not About the Tech


Our research for PSFK Labs' new Future of Travel 2016 report spotlights Virgin as an influential brand in the industry. From Virgin America's high-speed Internet connections on flights and partnerships in the sky with Netflix and Spotify to Virgin ...

Virgin Atlantic B787-9 Premium Economy


Virgin Atlantic replaced its ageing A340-600 with the brand new B787-9 on the Hong Kong-London route in July this year. CHECK-IN. I arrived at Hong Kong International Airport at 2100 for my 2345 flight. I checked-in at the premium economy counter ...

Virgin Atlantic Unveils #FlyPE Free Ad Space Contest for Growing Businesses


If you've ever crafted a business plan or networked with other professionals while traveling in Virgin Atlantic's Premium Economy cabin, the company's latest promotion may be for you. Virgin Atlantic is currently accepting submissions for a #FlyPE ...

Nigerian aviation unions accuse Virgin Atlantic of racism


Two trade unions in the aviation sector have faulted the recent laying off of Nigerian cabin crew by Virgin Atlantic Airline management. The unions, the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, and the National Union of Air ...

Virgin Atlantic to phase out Dream Suite


The carrier will reconfigure the aircraft's top cabin to bring it in-line with the B787-9, reports Runway Girl Network. A spokesperson said: "This will improve consistency of experience for our Upper Class passengers and give more of them the ...

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