Virgin Atlantic Airways
Virgin Atlantic is a long haul carrier flying from the UK to the US, Caribbean, Africa and Asia, with key bases in London Heathrow and Manchester. Flying a fleet of 45 widebody aircraft, Virgin Atlantic is part of the largest Europe-North...
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European regional airline Flybe 'in survival talks'
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European regional carrier Flybe is reportedly locked in urgent funding talks as looks to avoid collapse. However, the airline is continuing to...
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Bulletin board: Air France-KLM, Ryanair, Transavia, Gulf Air
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This week: Air France-KLM drops Virgin Atlantic deal plans; Ryanair to close two bases; Transavia to start Brussels service; codeshare agreed...
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European airlines still facing an uncertain future
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Trouble is brewing in Europe’s saturated market, with many airlines collapsing this year
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Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic JV secures green light
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An expanded transatlantic joint venture between Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic has been given final approval by the US...
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Approval for Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic plan
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Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic have been given the green light to enter into a long-term cooperation agreement on flights between Australia...
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Virgin Atlantic to join enlarged JV as Flybe plans rebrand
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Air France-KLM and China Eastern's joint venture is to be enlarged to include Virgin Atlantic. As well as the new partnership, it has also been...
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Route rundown: LHR-GRU, TLV-DUB, ICN-MNL
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This week: Virgin Atlantic’s first flights to Brazil; El Al Israel Airlines to add two new European routes; and Delta Air Lines opens reservation...
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Bulletin board: aviation industry news round-up
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This week: New CEO at LEVEL; AirAsia X firms Airbus order; Cathay chairman to depart; Virgin Atlantic and GOL codeshare deal and more.
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Virgin Atlantic outlines Heathrow ambitions
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Heathrow’s third runway may hang in the balance, but Virgin Atlantic is tying serious plans to the proposed project, writes Edward Robertson
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Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic aim to strengthen partnership
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The two airlines are seeking approval to cooperate on services between Australia and the UK and Ireland via mutual connection points. The...
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Virgin Atlantic to make South American debut
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Virgin Atlantic is making its first foray into South America with direct flights between London Heathrow and São Paulo in Brazil set to launch next...
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Bulletin board: aviation industry news round-up
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This week: South Korea approves three LCCs; EU and Qatar agree aviation deal; Codeshare agreed between Virgin Atlantic, Air France and KLM and more.
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Route rundown: SZX-DUB, LHR-TLV, MEX-CLO
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This week: Dublin to get second link to mainland China; Virgin Atlantic to enter London – Tel Aviv market; and Aeroméxico to add its third...
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Virgin Atlantic-led consortium plans UK network carrier after Flybe deal
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A takeover has been agreed for struggling regional airline Flybe through a consortium led by Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group. The joint venture...
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Bulletin board: Wizz Air growth, Boeing and Embraer deal, Virgin Atlantic mulls Flybe offer and more
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This week: Wizz Air plots further London Luton growth; Boeing and Embraer agree joint venture terms; Virgin Atlantic's Flybe talks continue;...
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Air France-KLM eyes South American joint venture
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SkyTeam partners Air France-KLM and Air Europa are hoping that a planned joint venture agreement on flights between Europe and Central and South...
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Bulletin board: aviation industry news round-up
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This week: LEVEL hires first CEO; JetBlue to cut Q4 capacity; BA to resume Pittsburgh; Alitalia excluded from transatlantic JV; and air traffic...
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Route rundown: MAN-LAX, VIE-AMM
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This week: Virgin Atlantic expands US routes from Manchester and Laudamotion adds Jordan to its network.
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Routes Weekly top five: WOW, China, easyJet, US-UAE deal, Ethiopian and more
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Our top five stories on Routes Weekly: WOW's Indian expansion; China to relax international regulations; strong half for easyJet; UAE and US deal;...
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Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic expand transatlantic agreement
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An agreement has been signed by Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic to expand their transatlantic joint venture.