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Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. has signed a deal to start running direct flights between London and Puerto Rico next year.
Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson said Tuesday his airline will discuss a possible cooperation deal with Lufthansa — even as he slammed British Airways for seeking what he called anticompetitive, "unholy" alliances with other major airlines.
An airport official says a Virgin Atlantic jet carrying nearly 350 people has made an emergency landing after crew members felt heat coming from the plane's floor.
Virgin Atlantic carried out the world's first flight of a commercial aircraft powered with biofuel on Sunday in an effort to show it can produce less carbon dioxide than normal jet fuels.
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have tentatively agreed to settle a U.S. price-fixing suit over fuel surcharges, British Airways said Friday.
The Spice Girls will get free flights on Virgin Atlantic airline during their upcoming comeback world tour.
British Airways cut a cameo by Richard Branson from its in-flight version of the latest James Bond film and blurred out the tail fin of a Virgin Atlantic plane seen in the movie.
I got this story from the British Press. It is probably the most funny letter I have ever read about bad airline food. I laughed my head off. I thought I would share the laugh. Dear Mr Branson REF: Mumbai to Heathrow 7th December 2008
There is so much to take into account when we use an airline, especially when funds are low and we want the best deal. Often it is difficult to choose between airlines because their basic concern is about money and so passengers are shoved in like sardines.
Virgin Air puttin' the moves on Capt. Chesley Sullenberger 3rd.Excerpt: U.S. Airways better guard Capt. Chesley Sullenberger 3rd. Virgin Air billionaire Richard Branson wants to poach the "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot.
Virgin sacks 13 over Facebook 'chav' remarksVirgin Atlantic has sacked 13 cabin crew after they posted messages on Facebook referring to passengers as "chavs" and making jokes about faulty engines. The airline said yesterday the employees' behaviour was "totally inappropriate" and "brought the company into disrepute".
Creative entrepreneurs can survive the crisis(w/ video) Sucessful entrepreneurs are creative and take risks. So says Richard Branson, CEO of Virgin Atlantic in an interview with Jean-Claude Larreche, INSEAD professor of marketing. A good lesson for corporations and job seekers in the current global crisis.
Richard Branson: Virgin Boss Fails In Atlantic Crossing Record BidSir Richard Branson has quit his bid to break a record for crossing the Atlantic after his yacht was damaged by high waves and strong gales.
Virgin looking at buying Gatwick AirportVirgin Atlantic has confirmed it is interested in being part of a consortium to buy Gatwick Airport. Its comments come two weeks after the Competition Commission said in an interim ruling that BAA may have to sell three of its UK airports.
Airlines cut weight everywhere as fuel costs biteAirlines are reportedly looking at drastic measures to reduce the impact of high oil prices on their profits.
Office of Fair Trading to charge British Airways executives with price-fixingFour former and current bosses of airline British Airways could face criminal prosecution for price-fixing after they allegedly conspired with their counterparts at Virgin Atlantic to fix the price of fuel surcharges on long-haul flights.
Airline proves that small can be beautifulThe UK's favourite airline may also be one of its smallest, according to a new survey by consumer group Which?.
Cost of flying could take off as big airlines consider add-on feesMajor airlines could copy their 'low-cost' rivals by introducing baggage checkin and food charges in order to offset the effect of high oil prices.
Ryanair to raise prices to cover oil costsRyanair claim that the time of cheap air travel is not over despite high oil prices. Last week both BA and Virgin Atlantic increased fuel surcharges to compensate for rising oil prices (reported 'In the News' 30 May).
Fuel prices spark holiday crunch as air surcharges soarBA are increasing fuel surcharges only a month after their last increase. The last increase was reported in 'In the News' on 30 April 2008. Fuel surcharges for short haul flights are rising from £26 return to £32 return and long haul from £158 to £218.
Suspect named in Orlando International Airport OIA bomb parts caseThe suspect was identified late Tuesday as Kevin Brown, 32, a Jamaican national who was scheduled to fly on Air Jamaica Flight 80 to Montego Bay at 2:55 p.m.
BA faces stiffest test as Open Skies treaty starts transatlantic free-for-allThe Terminal 5 baggage-handling woes of British Airways (reported most recently in today's 'In the News') are likely to be compounded by the Open Skies treaty which comes into force today.
Ofcom approves use of mobile phones on planesOfcom are to allow the use of mobile phones on planes registered in the UK. The decision is subject to a safety review by the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Civil Aviation Authority.
Queen to open Terminal 5Today Heathrow's Terminal 5 will be officially opened by the Queen. The new terminal is the biggest free standing building in the UK, it cost BAA £4.3 billion and 5 and half years to build.
Will biofuels power tomorrow's planes?On Sunday, a Virgin Airlines Boeing 747 took off from London's Heathrow Airport en route to Amsterdam. This short flight may prove to be a giant leap forward for the aviation industry.
First biofuel flight touches downThe first flight by a commercial airline to be powered partly by biofuel has landed in Amsterdam. Billed by Virgin Atlantic as a green fuel breakthrough, the firm's flight from Heathrow did not carry passengers.
BAA attracts fresh criticism for airports delaysAirlines British Airways (BA) and Virgin Atlantic have renewed their criticisms of airport operator BAA's poor customer service.
Starship enterprise: the next generationTHE way Will Whitehorn tells it, the story began in 2003 in Mojave, California, on a visit to Scaled Composites, a company with a reputation for designing and building futuristic and sometimes wacky-looking aircraft.
BAA and Virgin strikesThe first of the BAA strikes (previously reported in 'In the News' on 21 December 2007) has been called off. This was scheduled for Monday 7 January. However a decision on the next strike due on 14 January has not been reached.
BA shamed for delays and misplaced baggageA report published yesterday by the Association of European Airlines has named British Airways as among the worst-performing European airlines for delays and misplaced baggage.
Virgin co-pilot in alcohol arrestA Virgin Atlantic co-pilot has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being over the legal alcohol limit, police have said.
A Virgin Atlantic Airlines pilot was arrested Sunday morning shortly prior to departure after he was suspected of being over the alcohol limit. The 42-year-old pilot has been released on bail, police have confirmed.
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