VA gets the go ahead

just found out that VA have been approved to launch their flights.
I am so happy for those who have worked to try and get VA flying especially the legal team i think that they all deserve a drink. Mid summer launch sounds good. here is the link on the VA site.Link
just got one question. Why do they need a Waiver to sell tickets?

It is a happy day today, I can't wait until VX starts. I'm guessing the waiver is because Virgin hasn't passed safety tests yet?

Oh yeah, and the names they picked for the 8 aircraft are terrible.

I received the email with the great news.[^] [^] I can't wait to try VA.

I agree with Nick about VX's aircraft names. Lessons in creativity definitely required from Crawley...

Great news to hear that VX have the final go-ahead...[y]

[Bazz]

Great News! Can't wait for those schedules to be posted.

[Darren Wheeler]

On the BBC website

VA is go!!

Oh those names are awful....

great news though, looking forward to trying VX out (once I've sorted my Au for this year)