Virgin Atlantic Flight News Review

Virgin Atlantic now plans on breaking through even more frontiers

Not content with just crossing the Atlantic in a balloon, crossing the English Channel in an amphibious vessel, Richard Branson now plans on conquering the vast wildernesses of Earth’s oceans. Branson has just announced that he is planning to build a submarine that is capable of exploring the lowest depths of the oceans. The ocean venture, along with Virgin’s space programme is one of the adventures that the billionaire is now planning for.

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Published: 12/08/08

Virgin Atlantic striving to be a better airline

Virgin Atlantic work hard at their customer care but know that there are always improvements to be made when it comes to being the best airline.  To help them get the customers perspective on the airline Virgin Atlantic have launched a new online industry airline and trying to encourage their online customers and travel agent partners to fill the questionnaire out to help them see how each customer/partner views their airline.  In return for the customer filling out the survey the will be entered into a prize draw with a chance of winning a ticket to Hong Kong.

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Published: 12/08/08

Speculation that Virgin Atlantic will take over the London Eye

Yesterday British Airways announced it was cutting its sponsorship for the London Eye.
The London Eye is one of London most popular tourist attractions that were built to celebrate the Millennium.

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Published: 07/08/08

The Brits want more

Airline travel is definitely becoming more popular and no more so than in Britain. British holiday makers seem to ahead of the pack when it comes to demanding a comfortable and relaxing flight.

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Published: 28/07/08

Virgin Strikes as planned as Branson suggest they leave

The strikes by Virgin Atlantic cabin crew have been in the planning stage through November and December, now they are due to take place in January. The cabin crew are striking for more pay as they believe other airlines are paying more for the same jobs.

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Published: 11/07/08

Virgin Atlantic offers December deals to Tokyo

Virgin Atlantic is offering a special deal for passengers who are flying to Tokyo, Japan in the New Year but book before the 31st December 2007.

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Published: 08/07/08

Virgin Atlantic crew member jailed for drug trafficking

In Nigeria, Lagos a Virgin Atlantic crew member was sentenced to 18 months in jail. Mohammed Wudil heard the ruling of his case which was ready by Justice Peter Olayiwola of the Federal High Court in Lagos.  Wudil also got fined 250,000 naira (US$2,118) which will be paid to the Federal government.

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Published: 06/07/08

More airlines to offer a better nights sleep.

First class seating on most long haul aircrafts now becoming more revolutionised offering more home comforts like getting ready for a day's worth of meetings by waking up from a good nights sleep and having a shave, brushing your teeth, combing your hair and getting dressed.

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Published: 01/07/08

More airlines to introduce flat-beds

First class seating on most long haul aircrafts now becoming more revolutionised offering more home comforts like getting ready for a day's worth of meetings by waking up from a good nights sleep and having a shave, brushing your teeth, combing your hair and getting dressed.

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Published: 29/06/08

Virgin Atlantic cause flight delays

V.C. Bird International airport in Antigua was shut down for seven hours today and all aircrafts coming in to land were diverted after a virgin Atlantic aircraft was coming into land and ran off the runway and sank its nose wheel in the soil at the side of the runway.

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Published: 29/06/08

Virgin Plane disrupts Antigua

V.C. Bird International airport in Antigua was shut down for seven hours today and all aircrafts coming in to land were diverted after a virgin Atlantic aircraft was coming into land and ran off the runway and sank its nose wheel in the soil at the side of the runway.

The Virgin Atlantic aircraft was on schedule for take-off and was turning around at the end of the runway, preparing for it take-off when the Boeing 747 400 seem to fall off the runway.
None of the 431 passengers or 18 crew members who were on board was hurt.

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Published: 27/06/08

Disruptions for Virgin Nigeria flight at Gatwick

Whilst the Virgin flight to Nigeria was parked at Gatwick airport waiting for its scheduled take off and incident occurred where damage was done to the nose cowl, which left the aircraft standing and the flight had to be cancelled and rescheduled the Lagos/London inbound and out bound flights.

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Published: 23/06/08

Virgin Atlantic cabin staff set to strike...

Virgin Atlantic seem to have a battle on their hands that could cost them dearly if they do not solve this dispute. Cabin crew at Virgin Atlantic are set to strike in the New Year if a dispute over pay.This in turn would have a knock on affect and would disrupt flights to Miami, Barbados and other major transatlantic routes.

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Published: 15/06/08

Virgin Atlantic cabin staff set to strike

Virgin Atlantic seem to have a battle on their hands that could cost them dearly if they do not solve this dispute. Cabin crew at Virgin Atlantic are set to strike in the New Year if a dispute over pay.This in turn would have a knock on affect and would disrupt flights to Miami, Barbados and other major transatlantic routes.

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Published: 15/06/08

Cabin Crew set to strike over pay at Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic seem to have a battle on their hands that could cost them dearly if they do not solve this dispute. Cabin crew at Virgin Atlantic are set to strike in the New Year if a dispute over pay. Staff at Virgin Atlantic are starting industrial action because they feel their pay lags behind other airline staff in the same job.  Airlines such as British Airways are said to be getting paid more for someone in the same job as Virgin Atlantic.

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Published: 15/06/08

More room in first class?.

When first class first became available in 1984 it was very popular and privileged experience, but lately it seems to have been dying out and fewer people were willing to pay the extra 20 percent on the premium.

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Published: 10/06/08

Virgin Holidays announce plans for new VIP lounge at Gatwick

Virgin holidays have announced they now have plans to build a new VIP lounge at London Gatwick airport. The New VIP lounge which will be named V ROOM is set to open in spring 2008. Virgin Holidays new V ROOM will occupy 7,340 square feet of London Gatwick airport and will be exclusive for Virgin Holiday passengers only, who are on flights to New York or any other long haul holiday to USA etc.

The V ROOM will have 3 distinct areas, one for children, one for families and another for adults only. All three areas will have floor to ceiling windows with views of dual aspect runways to enable passengers to watch aircrafts landing and taking off. Each area will include services that have the finesse and humour which all Virgin holidays include.

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Published: 02/06/08

Virgin Atlantic launches non-stop flight service from London Heathrow to Mauritius

Virgin Atlantic is proud to announce that they are launching their first flight service that flies from London Heathrow to Mauritius without a stop-off.

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Published: 27/05/08

Virgin Atlantic encourages carrying Sporting Equipment

Virgin Atlantic have announced that sports enthusiasts can now take one piece of sporting equipment on board with them which will be an addition to their original baggage allowance to go in the hold.

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Published: 26/05/08

Virgin Atlantic are the first to begin Green fuel tests

With prices of oil going up to around USD100 per barrel and the CO2 emmission dramatically effecting climate control Richard Branson has announced that Virgin Atlantic will fly one of its 747-400 aircrafts on Bio-fuel without passengers on a flight to Amsterdam from London Heathrow next month.

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Published: 21/05/08