Virgin Atlantic

By Aaron Karp
The carrier had planned to resume flights to the Asian hub in March 2023.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Shai Weiss, Virgin Atlantic’s CEO, discusses the reasons behind the airline’s decision to join the SkyTeam alliance.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Virgin Atlantic passengers will eventually be able to connect to 16 Indian cities beyond Delhi and Mumbai.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
LHR has now launched a review of its airline ground handling.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes details the latest new route announcements, as well as the services returning to carriers’ networks.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes details the latest new route announcements, as well as the services returning to carriers’ networks.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is anticipating leisure passengers flying on the route.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic is expecting to significantly narrow its losses in 2022 and return to profitability in 2023, after posting a £594 million ($778.7 million) pre-tax loss for 2021.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Routes details the latest new route announcements, as well as the services returning to carriers’ networks.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The restrictions come after the UK imposed a ban on Russian aircraft as part of sanctions introduced following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is also planning to add frequencies on UK-US routes it has already relaunched.
Airports & Networks

By Routes Marketing Team
Routes Americas 2022 will facilitate collaboration between key aviation stakeholders.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic has agreed to take 2.5 million liters (660,000 gal.) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste, marking the airline’s first commercial SAF commitment.
Airlines & Lessors

The tie-up comes as LATAM Airlines Group anticipates restoring 72% of pre-pandemic capacity in January.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Texas' state capital will become the airline’s 11th US destination this summer.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The London Heathrow-based carrier joins JV partner Delta Air Lines in flying transatlantic from Edinburgh.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Strong corporate demand between the US and the UK is fueling the carrier’s latest transatlantic expansion.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is also planning to resume transatlantic flights from Manchester, England, and ramp up flying to South Africa.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The former Aeromexico CCO will manage Delta’s partnerships with Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Airlines in Europe and the US are expecting increased traffic across the Atlantic with the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for foreign travelers entering the US.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Virgin Atlantic is shrinking the business-class cabin inside some of its A350-1000s to make way for more economy seats in a new seating layout tailored for certain leisure routes, beginning with flights from London Heathrow to Orlando, Florida.
Interiors & Connectivity

By David Casey
As JetBlue today launches its first transatlantic route, Routes takes a look at the current state of play in the lucrative market between the US and UK.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The route launch forms part of a wider expansion between the UK and the Caribbean this winter.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Virgin Atlantic has announced a unilateral codeshare agreement with Middle East Airlines (MEA) offering connections between the U.S. and Beirut via London Heathrow Airport
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The codeshare pact targets US passengers transferring in London to fly to Beirut.
Airports & Networks