Virgin Atlantic Airways
Virgin Atlantic is a long haul carrier flying from the UK to the US, Caribbean, Africa and Asia, with key bases in Heathrow and Manchester with a fleet of 37 widebody aircraft. In 2019 the airline joined the largest Europe-North America JV with...
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Virgin Atlantic to expand Heathrow network
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Virgin Atlantic has revealed its flying program for summer 2021, with plans to fly to 24 destinations.
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Virgin Atlantic to end London Gatwick operations
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Virgin Atlantic is closing its operations at LGW and cutting almost a third of its 10,000 staff as the airline scales back its business in response...
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COVID-19: Europe market update (w/e April 19)
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Routes' weekly update on how airlines and airports across Europe are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Branson: Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia need government help
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Mogul asserts his wealth isn’t viable route to save airlines.
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UK government makes routes vow
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The UK government will spend up to £75 million ($93 million) to repatriate citizens with the help of easyJet, Jet2.com, Titan Airways and Virgin...
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Flybe collapse: the loss of a ‘great regional asset’
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Following the insolvency of Flybe, Routes analyses the potential impact of the regional carrier’s demise on the UK and wider European market.
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Virgin Atlantic adds Delhi from Manchester
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Virgin Atlantic is opening a new long-haul route from Manchester later this year, connecting the UK airport with the Indian capital.
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United evaluates next New York-Manchester move
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Weekly capacity between New York and Manchester during the summer is set to drop by a third compared with 2019, but United Airlines is awaiting...
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BA and Royal Air Maroc to codeshare
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British Airways and Royal Air Maroc have signed a new codeshare agreement ahead of the Moroccan airline’s entry into the oneworld alliance.
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Cape Town secures Virgin Atlantic return
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Virgin Atlantic is expanding service to South Africa with the resumption of flights to Cape Town after a five-year absence.
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Air France-KLM-Delta-Virgin Atlantic JV to launch Feb. 13
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The JV builds on the JV started by Air France-KLM and Delta in 2009.
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European regional airline Flybe 'in survival talks'
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European regional carrier Flybe is reportedly locked in urgent funding talks as looks to avoid collapse. However, the airline is continuing to...
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Virgin Atlantic Nov 2020 operations as of 23OCT20
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Virgin Atlantic in last week’s schedule update filed additional adjustment to its planned operation for the month of November 2020. As of...
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Virgin Atlantic reduces Seattle service in S21
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Virgin Atlantic during the weekend of 24OCT20’s schedule update filed changes to London Heathrow – Seattle service. As Delta set to...
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Virgin Atlantic delays Atlanta / Johannesburg A350 service until mid-Nov 2020
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Virgin Atlantic in recent schedule update delayed planned Airbus A350-1000XWB service introduction on Atlanta and Johannesburg. Previously...
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Virgin Atlantic reaffirms Manchester – India network launch in NW20
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Virgin Atlantic this past week reaffirmed commitment to its planned service between Manchester and India, as the airline announced it will...
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Virgin Atlantic delays Orlando service resumption to Dec 2020
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Virgin Atlantic in recent schedule update revised planned service resumption to Orlando, now scheduled from December 2020. Revised launch dates...
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Virgin Atlantic S21 Lahore schedule changes as of 18SEP20
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Virgin Atlantic in summer 2021 season is adjusting London Heathrow – Lahore operational schedule, which was not covered last week on...
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Virgin Atlantic outlines Pakistan operations from Dec 2020
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Virgin Atlantic during the weekend of 12SEP20’s schedule update filed planned operational schedule for service to Pakistan. Operational...
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Virgin Atlantic W20 Caribbean frequency additions
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Virgin Atlantic during winter 2020/21 season plans to increase frequencies on selected Caribbean market, scheduled from late-December 2020....