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Donald Trump's plan to weaken the dollar could make it too pricey for Americans to travel

Virgin Atlantic, which made $1.3 billion from the U.S. last year, is seeing a decline in demand from Americans.

Fortune

BA owner’s shares fall as Virgin Atlantic warns of slowdown in US demand

Sir Richard Branson’s airline returns to profitability but says consumer uncertainty is hitting bookings

The Guardian - UK

Virgin Atlantic returns to profitability

The airline company reported a profit before tax and exceptional items of £20 million last year.

The Independent UK

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Grounded: The questions Heathrow must answer over fire shutdown

Given the immense harm caused, Heathrow still has some key things to answer, writes travel correspondent Simon Calder

The Independent UK

What to do if your flight is cancelled? Compensation and expenses rights explained amid Heathrow airport fire chaos

British consumer laws do NOT cover flights arriving in the UK on an non-EU or UK airline

Evening Standard

Heathrow flights map: Where are planes being diverted to after substation fire closes airport

Heathrow was due to see over 1,330 scheduled flights today, flying some 291,000 passengers

The Independent UK

Full list of cancelled Heathrow flights as airport recovers from power outage

More than 600 flights were due to land at Heathrow on Friday - carrying up to 145,000 people

Evening Standard

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The incredible shrinking airlines: can anyone actually be comfortable in a 17-inch seat?

There are many good reasons to quit flying – primarily, of course, the climate crisis. And the lack of legroom suggests airlines are actually trying to squeeze us out ...

The Guardian - UK

Joby Aviation Stock: Virgin Atlantic Deal Signals Big Potential

Joby Aviation's alliances build industry and investor confidence in the air taxi leader.

MarketBeat

Virgin Atlantic set to bring flying taxis reaching speeds of 200mph to the UK

Flights between London’s Canary Wharf and Heathrow airport are set to take just eight minutes

The Independent UK

Stuart Pearce recovering in hospital after health scare on flight – reports

The Virgin Atlantic flight from Las Vegas to London had to be diverted to Canada.

The National (Scotland)

How Heathrow’s great reshuffle could work – these are the potential passenger benefits

Exclusive: Could this be the ideal solution to one of aviation’s must enduring puzzles?

The Independent UK

New flight routes from London airports in 2025: what you need to know

London airports are set to introduce new flight routes to major destinations in 2025, with budget airlines like Wizz Air and Norse Atlantic announcing new services starting in summer and winter

Evening Standard

Miss Wales Darcey Corria’s Inspiring Comeback After Near-Death Crash

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Passengers Upset After Plane Makes Emergency Landing Due To “Serious Medical” Crisis On Board

"One stewardess said that in 26 years with Virgin Atlantic, it's the first time that this has happened," one passenger shared, confirming that 2025 is not the year for air travel. The post Passengers Upset After Plane Makes Emergency Landing Due To “Serious Medical” Crisis On Board first appeared on…

The Independent UK

Airlines call for ‘fundamental’ reform of charges before Heathrow expansion

IAG and Virgin Atlantic have urged regulator the CAA to prevent passengers and airlines being ‘locked into higher charges for decades to come’.

The Independent UK

Airlines attack Heathrow for ‘world’s highest passenger charges’ and ‘declining service’

In a campaign called Heathrow Reimagined, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways’ parent IAG, AOC and the Arora hotel group have joined forces

The Independent UK

Reprotected on a wet-leased a/c due to an AOG? Simon Calder’s ultimate guide to aviation jargon

This AAA-ZZZ of flying terminology will help you make sense of the absurd language of aviation

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The Guardian - UK

Virgin Atlantic sorry for ‘inconvenient’ delay to £2,000 refund

When our honeymoon flight was cancelled it confirmed we’d be repaid in full. Nothing happened

The Independent UK

Best airline frequent flyer schemes in 2025 – and how Avios points work

Here are the programmes for plane perks you won’t want to miss as a frequent flyer

The Independent UK

Will the net-zero ‘flight tax’ raise family air fares by £300 in 15 years?

Plane Talk: By 2040 I may be instead flying around using a personal jetpack

The Independent UK

Travel’s Advent calendar: what would you wish for?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Let’s start with airport improvements

Evening Standard

Virgin Atlantic boss says he never meets BA chief alone over ‘dirty tricks’ fear

Shai Weiss said he has ‘professional respect’ for Sean Doyle but remembers the dirty tricks scandal of the early 1990s.

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic CEO warns that Rolls-Royce engine issue will persist throughout 2025

Airline boss also described Heathrow Terminal 3 as ‘not fit for purpose’ and hints at return to Gatwick

Evening Standard

Government launches ‘new and improved’ task force to cut aviation emissions

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh pledged to work with industry to make the UK ‘a global leader in sustainable travel’.

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