New codeshare with EL AL offers choice and connectivity on routes between the UK and Israel, and beyond to the US The airline will also partner with fellow SkyTeam members, SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Saudia, on new codeshares, boosting frequent flyer benefits Virgin Atlantic is set to return to Tel Aviv, bringing its award-winning customer […]
“If enough SAF is made, we will fly it” Headline Flight100 results pave the way for the use of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), proving it’s a safe drop-in replacement for fossil fuel The use of 100% SAF saved the lifecycle equivalent of 95 tonnes of CO2 or 64% of the emissions of a standard […]
Ruby Rebel is the airline’s newest Airbus A330neo named in honour of Sir Richard Branson. Aircraft will feature brand new flying icon with registration G-VSRB. Virgin Atlantic celebrates its 40th birthday on 22nd June 2024. In the year that Virgin Atlantic turns 40, the airline will pay homage to its founder, Sir Richard Branson, by […]
Codeshare between the two SkyTeam carriers launched yesterday. Partnership opens up six new destinations in China including Chengdu and Shenzhen. The two airlines co-locate at Shanghai Pudong Terminal One. Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern are delighted to announce a new codeshare agreement, strengthening vital business and leisure connections to East Asia and providing greater access […]
The line of premium products has been produced following customer requests for useful travel essentials Collection made with sustainable British designers Fenella Smith and Oliver Co. Items include a modern take on Princess Diana’s coveted ‘Fly Virgin Atlantic’ sweatshirt The collection is available exclusively from the airline from 5th December Virgin Atlantic, the airline known […]
Heathrow Airport, London, Friday 24 November 2023: Flight100, Virgin Atlantic’s world first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight by a commercial airline is fuelled ahead of its take off from London Heathrow to New York JFK on Tuesday 28 November 2023. “If you make it, we will fly it” Flight100 proves Sustainable Aviation Fuel […]
Regulator issues permit for Virgin Atlantic to operate VS100: a world first transatlantic flight from London to New York on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Permit follows technical assessments of documents and evidence submitted by Virgin Atlantic, who were supported by a consortium of companies. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued Virgin Atlantic with a […]
SAF TEST COMPLETE & FLIGHT DATE SET FOR NOVEMBER 2023 Virgin Atlantic led consortium confirms the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight across the Atlantic will fly on 28 November 2023, pending further regulatory approvals and testing SAF blend of 88% HEFA and 12% aromatics completes successful ground test on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine, […]
Virgin Atlantic and award-winning Yotes Court have partnered to celebrate English wine week (17th– 25th June) in style. The airline is flying Yotes Court’s renowned English Bacchus, named ‘On the Nod’ for the month of June across its network in Upper Class. Yotes Court vineyard is based in Kent and sits across 75 acres of […]
Virgin Atlantic formally joined SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, at a signing ceremony in London yesterday. The move means Virgin Atlantic becomes SkyTeam’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester airports. Virgin Atlantic customers will now benefit from a consistent, seamless customer experience, […]
