Simple Flying

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic is the UK's second long-haul carrier behind British Airways. The carrier was hit badly by the COVID-19 pandemic but has mounted a remarkable recovery.

Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1041 (2)
Virgin Atlantic

IATA/ICAO Code
VS/VIR
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1984
CEO
Shai Weiss
Country
United Kingdom

latest

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Taking Off 1
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Returns To Heathrow With Ram Air Turbine Out

The airline returned to London Heathrow an hour after it departed the airport.

By 
Virgin Atlantic Airbus 330 fleet stud by the Terminal 2 pier at Manchester Airport,  1
Virgin Atlantic: The Airline That Matches Registrations To Aircraft Names

How the airline has taken picking names and registrations to their aircraft fleet to a whole new level.

By  and
Virgin Atlantic Airbus 330 fleet stud by the Terminal 2 pier at Manchester Airport,  1
Want To Work As Cabin Crew? Virgin Atlantic Is Hiring

The airline has opened applications until the end of January.

By 
Virgin Atlantic Airbus 330 fleet stud by the Terminal 2 pier at Manchester Airport,  1
Booking Virgin Flights? Here's How To Save On Your Fare

Virgin Atlantic is a UK airline that flies from London and Manchester to destinations worldwide.

By 
Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 Landing In Sunny Conditions 1
How A Botched Water Cannon Salute Grounded A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330

The incident affected Virgin Atlantic's inaugural flight from Manchester to Atlanta.

By 
A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 Flying in the sky. 1
How A 747 Landed Without Fully Extended Landing Gear In 2014

In 2014, a Virgin Atlantic 747 had to return to London Gatwick with gear issues.

By  and
A high angle view of Virgin Atlantic and British Airways aircraft on the ground at London Heathrow airport. 1
Virgin Atlantic's 'Clubhouse' Lounge At London Heathrow Airport: Everything You Need To Know

The facility is hailed as one of the best lounge options at Europe's busiest airport by seats offered.

By 
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines planes at London Heathrow Airport LHR 1
Delta Air Lines & Virgin Atlantic Celebrate 10 Years Of Transatlantic Joint Venture

The two airlines have carried almost 40 million passengers across the Atlantic since 2014.

By 
G-VPOP Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1041 (6) (2) 1
Party In The USA: Virgin Atlantic Increases American Capacity For Summer 2024

Virgin Atlantic will increase its capacity to New York's JFK and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) this next summer.

By 
Male and female Emirates cabin crew posing. 1
Top 5: Which Cabin Crew Have The Nicest Uniforms?

Which uniforms do cabin crew like?

By  and
A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330neo on a taxiway. 1
Widebodies Only: The Virgin Atlantic Fleet In 2023

The carrier's twin-aisle aircraft are generally relatively young.

By 
Virgin A350-1000 landing 3.2 1
Aircraft tails of British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.  1
British Airways & Virgin Atlantic Face Formal Complaints Over 'Greenwashing'

Both carriers maintain their belief that reaching their net-zero goal is possible.

By 
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Taking Off 1
Virgin Atlantic Expects Return To Profitability In 2024

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is cautious about the outlook for 2024, particularly with geopolitical issues impacting global aviation.

By 
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 pictured from above. 1
Analysis: The 5 Largest Airlines In The SkyTeam Alliance By Revenue

These carriers have expanded to become some of the world's largest.

By 
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Taking Off 1
A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Is About To Fly To New York On 100% SAF

The flight has been given a special number to mark the occasion.

By 
Emirates Premium Economy seat with pax 1
5 Of The Best Premium Economy Products In The World In 2023

If you are looking to experience the best premium economy cabin, these airlines are the go-to.

By 
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Inflight 1
Roundup: Some Of The Top Airline Black Friday Deals

The day of deals has begun, and you could save big on flights.

By 
British Airways Airbus A380 departing 1
UK Government Announces £53 Million Funding Boost In Sustainable Aviation Fuel Drive

The UK government is investing further cash in the country's SAF industry.

By 
Stratolaunch's Boeing 747 The Spirit of Mojave 1
Is This Modified Boeing 747 The Coolest In The World?

Cosmic Girl is reaching for the stars.

By 
See more articles +