Virgin Atlantic Airways

What we’re reading: SWA is launch customer for 737 MAX, Virgin Atlantic makes bid for BMI, online travel agency donates profits to charity

by Stephanus Surjaputra on December 14, 2011

SWA is launch customer for 737 MAX, Virgin Atlantic makes bid for BMI to thwart BA, online travel agency donates profits to charity

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A bad day for British airlines

by Charlie Leocha on June 22, 2011

Every so often it doesn’t seem like the airline gods are cooperating with even the airlines. British Airways (BA) just had two back-to-back emergency landings and Virgin was faced with a passenger who slashed his throat. Not a stellar day.

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Beware booking connections with multiple airlines

by Janice Hough on March 30, 2010

I normally try to talk clients out of mixing airlines. The potential problems usually far out-weigh most perceived time and/or money savings.

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Virgin America brings passengers increased baggage fees

by Karen Fawcett on February 15, 2010

If you didn’t make reservations before now, expect to pay extra for checked luggage on Virgin America. Unless you’re booked in first class or or in main cabin select, the first suitcase, which can weigh up to 70 pounds, will set you back $25.

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What we’re reading: 8 rude holiday travelers, can’t use our favorite names to fly, Virgin’s fear of flying app,

by Charlie Leocha on November 28, 2009

Travelocity lists 8 travel rudies This poll came up with a list of travelers that we all strive to avoid but never quite seem to be able to succeed. Take a deep breath and read through these irritating travelers. Do you agree? The Over Packer: Hey, if you want to pay $100 round-trip to check [...]

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Virgin Atlantic grounds all massages

by Chris Jernigan on May 5, 2008

Virgin Atlantic has eliminated all in-flight beauty therapy services, including massages, which it has provided to its premium class customers for nearly two decades.

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Virgin Atlantic halts all-premium plan

by Jon Surmacz on March 5, 2008

Sir Richard Branson has reversed course on a plan to launch an all-premium-class carrier, citing changes in the market and concerns over the Open Skies deal between the United States and European Union.

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