Virgin Atlantic will join Skyteam
SkyTeam, one of the largest airline alliances, and Virgin Atlantic today announced that the British airline will join the alliance in early 2023. Virgin Atlantic will be the first and only UK airline...
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A Virgin Atlantic plane was forced to return from flight because of the co-pilot!
On May 2, a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 (G-VWAG registered) departed from London Heathrow, United Kingdom, for New York JFK, United States. While flying over Ireland, the commander decided to return to London. ...
Parallel take-off from London Heathrow to New York! After 600 days of restrictions, the borders…
Today, November 8, the United States reopened its borders for tourism purposes for vaccinated Europeans. After 600 days of strict restrictions, the US opens its borders for fully vaccinated passengers from several...
Virgin Atlantic withdraws the last Boeing 747-400 from its fleet, offering a unique experience…
Virgin Atlantic opens the doors of the latest Boeing 747-400 for a unique experience. As Boeing 747-400 aircraft are withdrawn to make way for the newer and more economical Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, Virgin...
Virgin Atlantic will begin rapid testing of passengers traveling to Barbados, Antigua or
Starting December 9, Virgin Atlantic customers, flying to Barbados or further to Antigua and Grenada, will perform a rapid COVID-19 test. It will be free and will be done before departure from Heathrow Airport...
Manchester - Mumbai and Manchester - Delhi with Virgin Atlantic, from December
After being forced to lay off more than 3000 employees and close its base in Gatwick, Virgin Atlantic announces the launch of Manchester-Mumbai and Manchester-Delhi. Virgin Atlantic will fly three times a week from...
Virgin Atlantic lays off 3150 employees. Close the Gatwick base
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will reduce approximately 3150 jobs in the UK and end operations at London Gatwick Airport. The airline currently has about 10.000 employees. The shock announcement...
VIDEO: Virgin Atlantic has withdrawn the last 3 Airbus A340-600 aircraft from its fleet
The Coronavirus epidemic negatively affects the entire aviation industry and global tourism. Every day, airlines cancel flights, close routes, detain aircraft on the ground. Also because of the Coronavirus epidemic, Virgin Atlantic a...
Air France, KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic launch one of the most important partnerships in…
Just recently, Air France, KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic announced the signing of a new partnership, offering a wider selection of routes and extensive loyalty programs for passengers traveling between Europe, the Sea...
Virgin Atlantic has ordered 14 A330-900 aircraft for fleet expansion
At the 2019 Paris Air Show, Virgin Atlantic ordered 14 A330-900 aircraft. They will replace the current A330ceo aircraft and contribute to the expansion of the fleet. Virgin Atlantic placed a firm order for 8 aircraft to Airbus, and...
787 Dreamliner Virgin Atlantic, 1298 record speed of km / h (801 mph)
Yes, you read that right in the title. A Boeing 787 Dremaliner reached a speed of 1298 km / h, ground speed. The aircraft operated flight VS8 Virgin Atlantic, on the route Los Angeles - London. And yet, the aircraft did not exceed the speed of sound how...
Flying hearts drawn by airplanes
On Valentine's Day, more and more planes draw "flying" hearts. The latest heart was drawn in flight by an Airbus A330 Virgin Atlantic. Hearts "flying" Airbus A330-200 (G-VMIK) Virgin Atlantic aircraft a