Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic is ditching its iconic inflight bar

It’s ‘last call’ on this touch of mile-high glamour.

Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic end partnership

The two airlines will no longer offer reciprocal lounge access or the ‘earning and burning’ of miles…

Air New Zealand to charge $820 extra for Luxe suites

You’ll get more space and additional features over a standard business class seat, but you’ll have t…

No change to Virgin’s SAA, Virgin Atlantic partnerships

It’s ‘business as usual’ for Velocity members flying on these two international partners.

Virgin Atlantic officially joins the SkyTeam Alliance

Frequent flyers can now earn and redeem points on SkyTeam airlines, plus access elite lounges across…

Virgin Atlantic planned inflight casino, gym for its A380s

The abandoned superjumbo would have been a posterchild for Branson’s love of fun and flair.

Virgin Atlantic axes Hong Kong flights

The Branson-backed airline has abandoned plans to resume London-HK flights.

Virgin Atlantic ‘The Retreat’ super-suite ready to take off

The Branson-backed airline is stepping up its challenge to rival British Airways with a new Upper Cl…

Virgin Atlantic’s latest A350s have a business class dining

A table for two has never looked so good, and it even comes with its own exclusive menu.

Virgin Atlantic offers Qantas, Virgin Australia status match

Top-tier frequent flyers with 20 international airlines can snare Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold o…

British Airways, Heathrow Airport ditch face masks

BA is the largest airline to declare face masks are now optional rather than mandatory.

Virgin Atlantic looks to stock market listing

Billionaire Richard Branson’s flagship carrier could be floated as the company looks to its post-Cov…

These airlines offer free COVID-19 insurance when you travel

Most travel insurance policies don't cover you for COVID-19, but some airlines have your back if you…

Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection

As cash runs out, Virgin Atlantic chases a rescue package and files for bankruptcy protection.

Virgin Atlantic set for $1.8 billion rescue

As part of its recovery flight plan, Richard Branson's pride and joy will shed jobs and delay aircra…

Richard Branson's $1bn rescue package for Virgin empire

Selling down his stake in Virgin Galactic could be the path to a space-age rescue for other members …

Virgin Atlantic eyes investors, preps for administration

Virgin Atlantic will chase new investors while also reportedly laying the groundwork to enter admini…

Virgin Atlantic to retire all Boeing 747s, abandon Gatwick

Virgin Atlantic prepares to become a smaller airline as Richard Branson's favourite child sprints to…