Passengers on Virgin Atlantic flight stranded in Turkey for 40 hours finally reach India Passengers decry ‘inhumane’ and ‘awful’ situation at remote military airport The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
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 · Apr 1, 2025
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 · Mar 31, 2025
Virgin Atlantic returns to profitability The airline company reported a profit before tax and exceptional items of £20 million last year. The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
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 · Mar 24, 2025
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 · Mar 21, 2025
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 · Mar 21, 2025
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 · Mar 21, 2025
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 · Mar 18, 2025
Joby Aviation Stock: Virgin Atlantic Deal Signals Big Potential Joby Aviation's alliances build industry and investor confidence in the air taxi leader. MarketBeat · Mar 18, 2025
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 · Mar 17, 2025
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) · Mar 8, 2025
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 · Feb 28, 2025
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 · Feb 26, 2025
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Bored Panda · Feb 18, 2025 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 · Feb 10, 2025 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 · Feb 10, 2025 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 · Jan 29, 2025 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
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025 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 · Jan 10, 2025 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 · Jan 8, 2025 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 · Dec 1, 2024 Travel’s Advent calendar: what would you wish for? The Man Who Pays His Way: Let’s start with airport improvements
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024 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 · Nov 25, 2024 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