Biff Byford on Lemmy, inspiring thrash metal and the greatest heavy metal riff ever written Ever wondered who'd win in a fight between Vikings and Saxons? Biff Byford has the answer Metal Hammer · Apr 10, 2025
Virgin Australia to refund 61,000 customers after pricing error for flights ‘We want to do the right thing and that means acknowledging when we get things wrong and fixing it,’ said the airline The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
Refunds for flyers after airline's overpricing error More than 60,000 people who booked flights in Australia in the last five years are set to be offered a partial refund after they were overcharged. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
Virgin Australia offers refunds to 61,000 passengers after charging incorrect itinerary change fees The airline has apologised and begun informing passengers who are eligible for a refund, with an average value of $55 The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025
Italian rail operator reveals €1bn investment to tackle Eurostar monopoly Eurostar currently holds a monopoly on routes between mainland Europe and London, but competitors are closing in. Euronews · Apr 8, 2025
Richard Branson challenges Virgin Atlantic bosses to Perudo on Necker Island retreats Branson usually wins the game known as Perudo, according to Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss. Fortune · Apr 7, 2025
Richard Branson pleads for Donald Trump to realise ‘mistake’ of his tariff chaos ‘Courage and self-awareness are cornerstones of true leadership – that includes acknowledging errors and making corrections,’ Virgin boss tells US president The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
‘Groundbreaking’ scheme that could cut train fares between UK and Europe unveiled The news comes on the brink of an announcement from Virgin regarding new rail services between the UK and Europe The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
Passengers on Heathrow flight 'abandoned' at remote airfield due to visa issue after emergency landing The Virgin Atlantic service was diverted to a remote military base in Turkey, allegedly leaving passengers including pregnant women ‘with no food’ Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2025
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
St Pancras plans 'turn up and go' trains to Europe after Race Across The World sparks demand for international rail travel Passengers ‘able to depart for Europe 15 minutes after arriving at station’ Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025
Eurostar rivals given ‘green signal’ for cross-Channel trains: What could it mean for passengers? Breaking Eurostar’s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make it happen. Euronews · Apr 2, 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
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025 Virgin says ‘no more major hurdles’ to running cross-Channel trains Company says it has ‘green signal’ after rail regulator suggests space at Eurostar depot can be freed up for rivals
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025 Eurostar rival gets ‘green signal’ for Channel Tunnel trains Virgin Group poised to announce challenger to Eurostar after key hurdle overcome
Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025 Eurostar rivals say 'green signal' has been given to run trains through Channel Tunnel Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group says there are ‘no more major hurdles to overcome’ for it to launch services rivalling Eurostar
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025 Virgin Group poised to announce challenger to Eurostar after key hurdle overcome Sir Richard Branson’s company said it hopes to make an announcement shortly about services to rival Eurostar
AAP · Mar 28, 2025 Qatar deal helping cheaper fares take off: Virgin boss Australians flying to the Middle East and beyond will have more options after the competition watchdog signed off on a long-awaited airline alliance.
International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025 Regulator Clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia Alliance Australia's competition regulator gave the go-ahead Friday for Qatar Airways to launch an alliance with Virgin Australia.
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Pay on delay protections would increase costs: airlines Australia's airlines have argued a mandatory compensation scheme to passengers would pass on costs and wouldn't strengthen protections for customers.
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025 Virgin Bet Cheltenham Offers 2025: How to Get Free Bets Every Day At Cheltenham Everything you need to know about Virgin Bet’s latest offers for the 2025 Cheltenham Festival
Fortune · Mar 10, 2025 Sir Richard Branson plots end to Eurostar's 30-year monopoly with $900bn Virgin fundraise Branson's Virgin Group confirmed a mammoth fundraising plan that could see Virgin operate a Eurostar alternative by the end of the decade.
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The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025 Virgin aims to raise £700m to rival Eurostar on cross-Channel trains Richard Branson’s group plans rail routes linking London to Paris and Brussels, and maybe Amsterdam