NASA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Virgin Galactic to "explore the potential for collaborations" on the development of various technologies. Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic aims to be jetting tourists into space as soon as next year...
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Virgin Atlantic has joined a growing list of airlines that are fighting back against the increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD), this time by offering discount vouchers. The airline has said that those passengers who booked their tickets before December…

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Members of Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club programme will be able to receive 50 per cent more Flying Club miles when they fly premium economy before the end of March. The offer is open to those purchasing a full fare premium…

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Long-haul airline Virgin Atlantic is set to recruit 100 more in-flight beauty therapists, in order to meet this year’s expansion plans. In-flight beauty therapists have been onboard Virgin Atlantic flights since the airline began flying to Los Angeles in 1990….

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Sir Richard Branson is in discussions to create a global low-cost airline that could operate flights from the UK to Malaysia for as little as £43. The founder of Virgin Atlantic is looking to team up with Malaysian airline AirAsia,...
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Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will be launching a daily service between Heathrow and Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, from June 1, 2007. Flights from Heathrow will depart at 7.15pm and will arrive in Nairobi the following day at...
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Virgin Atlantic this week rolled out “starting grids”, an aircraft towing scheme aimed to save fuel and reduce carbon emissions. The grids are effectively holding areas built close to runways and the idea is that planes are towed to and…

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Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic have emerged as winners in a survey conducted by Business Traveler magazine. The Readers' Choice Best in Business Travel survey randomly samples the subscriber base of Business Traveler, a US publication that is "devoted to...
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A new snack bar has been specially designed to be eaten at high altitude on Virgin Atlantic flights. The Mile High Bar from Eat Natural, which has made its debut on selected Virgin Atlantic routes, contains strong flavours because taste...
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Virgin Atlantic has announced a new route from London Heathrow to Chicago, as well as a second daily service between Heathrow and Washington. The daily service to Chicago O'Hare will begin on April 23, 2007. Flight VS039 will take off...
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