Hundreds of job losses days before Christmas as Glasgow hotel closes suddenly The way in which workers at Virgin Hotels have been treated was described as ‘outrageous’ The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Luxury Glasgow city centre hotel future uncertain amid owner's administration Virgin Hotels Glasgow is at risk after the owner of the Clyde Street building entered administration earlier this month. The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023
Airlines brace for busiest day of flights in four years Travellers are hoping for clear skies ahead as airports and airlines prepare for their busiest day in four years, with capacity approaching pre-pandemic levels. AAP · Dec 14, 2023
“When we started, it wasn’t necessarily going to be a trilogy… I like the fact that each one is a bit different. To this day that’s the best band I’ve ever been in”: Steve Hillage on Gong’s Radio Gnome Invisible era The guitarist most associated with Daevid Allen’s band believes they launched a second wave of psychedelia with their 70s albums Chocolate Teapot, Angel’s Egg and You Louder · Dec 7, 2023
Flight delays loom as Virgin staff threaten stoppages Cabin crew staff at Virgin Australia have overwhelmingly voted in favour of taking industrial action as negotiations with the airline hit a wall. AAP · Dec 4, 2023
Virgin Galactic shares plunge as Branson rules out further funding British billionaire alarms investors by stating space tourism company has enough cash to operate ‘on its own’ The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2023
Frequent flyer programs: which is best for Australians – and is there a catch? Qantas, Velocity and KrisFlyer will earn you free flights or upgrades but you’ll have to give something too – your data The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023
Virgin Atlantic and BA face formal complaints over sustainability claims Exclusive: Airlines accused of making misleading claims in same week as first transatlantic commercial biofuel flight The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
What is sustainable aviation fuel? Virgin Atlantic's first 'SAF' transatlantic flight lands in US The Government is investing big in SAF, but some sustainability campaigners are not convinced Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023
Virgin Pilots First Transatlantic Flight With Low-carbon Fuel British airline Virgin Atlantic on Tuesday piloted the first long-haul flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), an event environmental groups labelled "greenwashing". International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023
Virgin Set For First Long-haul Flight With Low-carbon Fuel British airline Virgin Atlantic on Tuesday operates the first transatlantic flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), but environmental groups criticised the event as "greenwashing". International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023
Why the world's first flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel is a green mirage A Boeing 787 Dreamliner is set to take off from Heathrow on November 28 and head for JFK airport in New York, powered by so-called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to its operator, Virgin Atlantic, the world’s “first 100% SAF flight” will mark “a historic moment in aviation’s roadmap to… The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023
Virgin Atlantic: First ever transatlantic flight fuelled by cooking oil takes off from Heathrow Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson is onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Heathrow to New York JFK Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023
Virgin Atlantic to make first transatlantic airliner flight using greener fuel Virgin founder sir Richard Branson will be onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Heathrow to New York JFK on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
Louder · Nov 24, 2023 In 1997 John Lydon's drummer sued him for lost wages and assault: it was a case only Judge Judy could resolve Judge Judy: 25 seasons, 6280 episodes, one former Sex Pistol
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023 Best Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023 deals on flights, BA, easyJet, Trainline, Booking.com and more Fasten your seatbelts; the deals are about to start flying
AAP · Nov 20, 2023 Virgin signs deal with ground staff, cabin threat looms Virgin Australia has agreed to a new deal with ground workers, but still faces the prospect of industrial action with cabin crew poised to strike.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023 Flight delay compensation would stop Australian airlines from acting like a ‘mafia of the skies’, MP says Exclusive: Independent MP Monique Ryan ramps up calls for proposed scheme after Sydney airport CEO accuses airlines of ‘slot hoarding’
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023 Afternoon Update: Israeli forces enter al-Shifa hospital; Qantas accused of strategically cancelling flights; and Xi lands in US Israel claims Hamas has built headquarters in bunkers and tunnels under hospital, which Hamas strenuously denies
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023 Sydney airport CEO accuses Qantas of strategically cancelling flights to block competition Geoff Culbert tells industry conference that airlines’ behaviour ‘amazes’ him despite public awareness of ‘slot hoarding’ allegations
The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023 ‘Poverty pay’: travellers may soon face airport disruption as Virgin Australia crew close in on striking Transport Workers Union chief says ground crew and pilots fear ‘mistakes being made due to their unsustainable working conditions’
AAP · Nov 12, 2023 Virgin cabin crew applying to vote on strike action Virgin cabin crew will apply for a protected action ballot to vote on taking possible industrial action, including strikes, over pay and conditions.
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023 Best Black Friday 2023 deals on flights, hotels and holiday packages Fasten your seatbelts; the deals are about to start flying
AAP · Oct 23, 2023 Virgin ground crew clear runway for industrial action Ground crew at Virgin Australia have applied to take industrial action over pay, safety and job security among other issues under negotiation with the airline.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Branson's Virgin wins a lawsuit against a Florida train firm that said it was a tarnished brand A British judge has ruled in favor of Richard Branson’s Virgin group in its lawsuit against a U.S. train company over a licensing agreement