Category Archives: Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic wades in to BMI takeover talks

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Cheapflights Media

Virgin Atlantic is rumoured to have offered much less than IAG, about £50 million. Continue reading →

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Ryanair, easyJet, BA, Virgin call for Air Passenger Duty to be axed

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Cheapflights Media

When APD was introduced in 1994, charges were less than £40 per ticket. Today, charges range from £24 to £170 per ticket. Continue reading →

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Virgin Atlantic plans to fly on low carbon aviation fuel by 2014

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Cheapflights Media

Virgin Atlantic, the airline owned by Sir Richard Branson, has announced that it is developing the world’s first low-carbon aviation fuel.

The new fuel promises to have just half the carbon footprint of the standard fossil fuel alternative. Continue reading →

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Is Virgin Atlantic about to make a move on BMI?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Cheapflights Media

Virgin Atlantic’s chief executive has stated that the airline may be interested in buying Lufthansa-owned BMI.

In September, BMI owner Lufthansa, which took control of the British-based carrier just two years ago, announced that it may be looking to sell the airline after making losses of £105 million in the first half of 2011. Continue reading →

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Virgin renews opposition to BA, AA tie-up

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

Virgin Atlantic has renewed its opposition to the looming tie-up between British Airways and American Airlines, once again warning that the deal will harm transatlantic competition.BA and AA are on the cusp of winning anti-trust immunity from both European and US regulators, paving the way for the airlines to coordinate their flying schedules across the Atlantic. Continue reading →

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Flybe hails success of check-in deal with Virgin

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

Domestic carrier Flybe is reporting positive feedback about its newly introduced through-check service for customers with onward Virgin Atlantic flights.

The airline introduced the service in December, enabling passengers to print one single boarding pass for both their Flybe flight and their onward connection. Continue reading →

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