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Introducing Virgin Atlantic’s newest aircraft: Ruby Rebel
WEBMar 25, 2024 — 2024 is a big year for Virgin Atlantic as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. To kick off the celebrations in style, it has unveiled its newest aircraft – named Ruby Rebel in honour of Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.
UK's Virgin Atlantic on course to return to profitability
WEBLONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic said on Wednesday it would return to profitability this year after strong demand from holiday makers drove revenue up by 265...
Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using greener fuel lands in
WEBNov 28, 2023 — The first transatlantic flight by a large passenger plane powered only by alternative fuels has landed in the US. Operated by Virgin Atlantic, it flew from London's Heathrow to New York's JFK...
Virgin Atlantic Becomes Latest Western Airline to Exit China - Skift
WEBJul 17, 2024 — Virgin Atlantic is ceasing its London to Shanghai service after 25 years due to significant operational challenges, including increased flight times caused by the closure of Russian airspace.
Virgin Atlantic suffers another annual loss - Sky News
WEBApr 3, 2024 — Virgin Atlantic has revealed it suffered a pre-tax loss of £139m in 2023 - but is confident it will return to profit this year. It comes after the airline, which is 49% owned by US aviation giant ...
Virgin Atlantic increases capacity to its heartland in the USA for ...
WEBDec 14, 2023 — Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce plans to increase capacity to its heartland in the USA, adding frequencies from London Heathrow to both New York JFK and Boston for summer 2024.
Virgin Atlantic secures £1.2bn rescue package to keep flying
WEBJul 14, 2020 — Virgin Atlantic has agreed a £1.2bn rescue package aimed at securing the grounded airline for the next five years after months of negotiating with shareholders and private investors to stave...
Virgin Atlantic announces new routes across three continents
WEBJun 5, 2023 — Virgin Atlantic announced today the launch of exciting new routes across three continents, with brand new aircraft. Network growth comes as the airline capitalises on sustained demand for international travel, with customers set to benefit from more than 250,000 total additional seats* across Virgin Atlantic’s network, compared to 2019.
Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using greener fuel lands in
WEBNov 28, 2023 — Virgin Atlantic is flying the first big passenger plane using 100% alternative fuels from London to New York.