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Virgin Atlantic’s London Heathrow Lounge Wins ‘Best Clubhouse’ for Third Time in Customer Created Awards
(Published 4 May 08)

Las Vegas also winner for ‘Best Airport Team’ at ceremony held in London last night.

Virgin Ends In-Flight Beauty Treatments
(Published 30 Apr 08)

Increased treatments to be available at spa facilities at the airport instead.

Virgin Atlantic Announce Special Fares Between London and the US for Stranded EOS Passengers
(Published 29 Apr 08)

£799 one-way fare in Upper Class for ticket holders of failed business-class only airline

Virgin Atlantic Becomes the Official Airline of the 2008 European Ryder Cup Team
(Published 24 Apr 08)

Special dispensation granted for the Team to fly direct from London Heathrow to Louisville International Airport for The 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club

Virgin America named Official Airline of San Francisco Pride
(Published 19 Apr 08)

San Francisco’s Hometown Airline Announces Partnership with San Francisco Pride Parade & Celebration

Virgin Atlantic Launches Second Daily Flight Between London and Washington
(Published 14 Apr 08)

The new seasonal service will complement the airline’s existing daily Washington flight

Shortlist Announced for V-Flyer Awards 2008
(Published 1 Apr 08)

Strong competition in fourth outing of awards ceremony created and decided by Virgin passengers

Virgin America Flights Now Available On Travelocity
(Published 28 Mar 08)

Travelocity's Roaming Gnome proclaimed the low fare carrier's moodlighting, cutting edge in-flight entertainment system and innovative on-demand food ordering system "brilliant."

Virgin America Names New VP of Planning and Sales
(Published 28 Mar 08)

Industry veteran from American Airlines joins the Virgin America team

Virgin Atlantic Unveils Brand New Clubhouse In Boston
(Published 6 Mar 08)

New £1m Clubhouse at Logan International Airport for Upper Class and Gold Card Passengers

Virgin Atlantic Selects Rolls-Royce Engines To Power Its 787 Fleet In A Deal Worth $2.6bn
(Published 3 Mar 08)

Trent 1000 engines have been selected. New environmental partnership with Rolls-Royce to focus on lower fuel burn

Virgin Atlantic Offers Loveable Fares This Valentine’s
(Published 1 Feb 08)

Fly to New York for as little as £239

Virgin America Bring Next Generation Web-TV to the Skies
(Published 30 Jan 08)

Internet television network, Revision3, to be made available on Virgin America flights.

“Time” is of the Essence in Virgin Atlantic’s New £6 Million Advertising Campaign
(Published 15 Jan 08)

Actor John Hannah to star in television spots highlighting new LHR check-in at Terminal 3

Virgin Atlantic to run 747 on Biofuel in February
(Published 14 Jan 08)

Demonstration flight from London to Amsterdam explores sustainable aircraft fuel for the future.

Virgin Atlantic Launches New Year Sale Fares
(Published 11 Jan 08)

Fly to New York for only £239 return

Virgin Atlantic Upgrades its Inflight ‘Meditainment’
(Published 11 Jan 08)

New programme onboard offers 'total relaxation' for passengers

Unite call off Virgin Atlantic Cabin Crew Strikes
(Published 7 Jan 08)

Last minute agreement averts industrial action this week

Virgin Atlantic says pay increase can only happen if Cabin Crew come to work
(Published 4 Jan 08)

Any chances of future increase reliant on keeping the airline flying during planned industrial action

Virgin Atlantic Cabin Crew vote for two 48-hour strikes in New Year
(Published 20 Dec 07)

Cabin Crew force industrial action on 9th-10th and 16th-17th January

Spice Up Your Flight!
(Published 13 Dec 07)

Spice Girls open Virgin Atlantic’s futuristic new terminal at Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic to Screen Online Drama ‘KateModern' Onboard Flights
(Published 29 Nov 07)

In-Flight Entertainment first for Virgin as passengers will be able to watch fastest growing TV show on the web.

Virgin America finds new CEO at American
(Published 28 Nov 07)

Board of Directors Hires Former American Airlines Exec, C. David Cush, to Replace Fred Reid

Jumbo Plane Naming Competition For Spice Girl Fans
(Published 26 Nov 07)

Virgin Atlantic and Spice Girls launch competition in which you could name a 747

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1 year ago

Virgin Nigeria Moves Operations at Gatwick to the North Terminal
(Published 2 May 07)

Virgin Nigeria today announced that it is moving its Gatwick operation from the airport’s South Terminal to the North Terminal, Zone B.

Virgin Atlantic Makes Europe’s Largest Single Order For 787
(Published 24 Apr 07)

Virgin Atlantic and Boeing today announced an extensive partnership which includes the largest order yet by a European airline for Boeing’s new 787.

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2 years ago

Shortlisted Nominees Annouced for V-Flyer Awards 2006
(Published 14 Apr 06)

Virgin Atlantic customer site reveals the shortlisted contenders for the 2006 Awards.

Virgin Atlantic To Be The Official Sponsor Of The 1990 Fa Cup Rematch
(Published 24 Mar 06)

Virgin Atlantic Airways has announced that the airline has been appointed as the official sponsor of The 1990 FA Cup re-match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

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3 years ago

Suite Dreams for Manchester Passengers
(Published 4 May 05)

All Virgin flights from Manchester now feature the Upper Class Suite

Virgin Atlantic introduces Flying Paws for traveling pets
(Published 29 Apr 05)

Virgin Atlantic’s furry passengers are now able to earn gifts for themselves and frequent flyer points for their owner after the new ‘Flying Paws’ reward scheme is launched on 1 May 2005.