Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story referred to the Virgin Atlantic Lounge policy I describe below as apartheid. I now realize that the use of that word was not in good taste. Therefore, I have updated this...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse New York (JFK)
My new favorite lounge at New York (JFK) is the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. The lounge may not be what it was prior to the pandemic, but it remains a top notch lounge with superb staff, food, and drinks. Virgin...
U.S. Marines Subdue Violent Passenger Who Tried To Kick Window Open On Boeing 787-9
U.S. Marines tackled a drunk passenger who became violent on a Virgin Atlantic flight to Los Angeles, stopping him from repeated attempts to kick a window open. Marines Subdue Drunken Passenger On Virgin Atlantic The incident occurred on a...
Virgin Atlantic Introduces “Retreat Suite” On Airbus A330-900neo
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the cabin interiors of its new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft which for the first time will include a class higher than Upper Class called a Retreat Suite. Virgin Atlantic Retreat Suite On A300-900neo Deliveries will begin...
Virgin Atlantic Embraces Tattoos On Flight Attendants
Virgin Atlantic will join a small number of airlines in allowing members of their cabin crew to display tattoos while in uniform. Does anyone care whether their flight attendants have visible tattoos? Virgin Atlantic Now Allows Flight Attendants To...
Odd: Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 Forced To Return To London Mid-Flight After Rookie Pilot Deemed Unqualified
40 minutes into a flight to New York, a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 was ordered back to London due to a staffing snafu that placed an “unqualified” pilot in the flight deck. Virgin Atlantic A330 Returns To London Due...
New Virgin Atlantic “See The World Differently” Ad
Virgin Atlantic is out with a new advertising campaign called “See The World Differently” which includes a 60-second TV ad embracing the individuality of its employees and customers. I like elements of the ad, but still question placing such...
A (One-Night?) Stand For Love: Virgin Atlantic Wants To Help Americans Find “Love” In London
Virgin Atlantic wants to help eight single Americans find love in the UK with a new “Tickets to Love” contest that includes Upper Class passage as well as a one-night stay at a swanky hotel. But I’m not sure...
Why I Love The New Virgin Atlantic Seating Concept On A350
I recently reviewed the new Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 in Upper Class and remarked that the lounge area was wasted space. But Virgin’s creative use of this space onboard its leisure-configured A350s, dubbed “The Booth,” is pure genius if marketed...
Review: Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Upper Class
I found the Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 in “Upper Class” (business class) to be a tremendous revolution in comfort with the same tasty food and warm service I’ve come to expect for years on Virgin. This review covers my journey...
First Impressions: Virgin Atlantic A350 Business Class
Dear Virgin Atlantic, You’ve really impressed me with your A350 in business class. Not only was the service lovely, but the new business class seat is a substantial improvement over the prior herringbone seat. Virgin Atlantic A350 Business Class:...
Virgin Atlantic Will Re-Open Swanky LHR Clubhouse Lounge
Good news for Virgin Atlantic and Delta travelers from London Heathrow, as the carriers will shortly return to Terminal 3. Virgin Atlantic will also re-open its swanky Clubhouse lounge. Virgin Atlantic, Delta Return To Terminal 3, Re-Open Clubhouse Heathrow...
Virgin Atlantic Spares Europe From Massive Delta Devaluation
Some good news, for a change, even if it feels a bit like celebrating one survivor amidst untold casualties. Virgin Atlantic will spare Europe from its massive and unannounced Delta redemption devaluation. This is cause for relief, but hardly...
Virgin Atlantic’s No-Notice Devaluation Has Delta’s Fingerprints All Over It
Virgin Atlantic has massively devalued Delta awards, eviscerating any value in all but the narrowest of circumstances without notice. Even absent official confirmation, this devaluation has Delta’s fingerprints all over it. Huge, No-Notice Delta Devaluation Via Virgin Atlantic Flying...
Virgin Atlantic Swoops In As PIA Fights To Return To Europe
While Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) fights for the right to return to European skies, Virgin Atlantic is taking full advantage of the opportunity with three new routes to Pakistan. PIA Files Appeal To Resume European Flights Pakistan International Airlines...
Keep Calm: Virgin Atlantic Will (Likely) Carry On
Virgin Atlantic filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in the United States yesterday. Should you be concerned about the airline going out of business and losing your miles? Not at this point. Virgin Atlantic Files For Chapter 15 Bankruptcy...
Virgin Atlantic Has Ulterior Motive Behind Job Cuts
Virgin Atlantic is fighting for survival, but its recent job cuts were less about a short-term need to shed workers and more a strategy to entice investors. Earlier this week, Virgin announced that it would cut 3,150 jobs due to...
In Defense Of Richard Branson…Why Should He Cough Up Money To Save Virgin?
Richard Branson has been ridiculed for his unwillingness to expend his personal fortune to save the airlines he founded. But can you blame him? I certainly cannot. Virgin Australia is in Australia’s version of bankruptcy protection. Virgin Atlantic is...
Richard Branson’s Questionable Plea For A Virgin Atlantic Bailout
Virgin Atlantic is in big trouble. Backed against the wall with mounting debt and declining revenue, the iconoclast founder and majority owner, Sir Richard Branson, has made one final plea to the United Kingdom, warning Virgin will collapse without...
Is Virgin Atlantic On The Verge Of Collapse?
With cash-starved Virgin Atlantic fighting for survival, Airbus, Rolls Royce, and Heathrow Airport have urged the British government to support the beleaguered carrier. Per Sky News, Airbus, Rolls-Royce Holdings and Heathrow Airport each delivered letters of support to Grant...
