STORIESApr 10, 2024The World's Longest Eco-Friendly FlightThe conversation about aviation and sustainability has recently revolved around sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). One company has been very progressive in its research of SAFs and has applied its functionality to a cross-Atlantic flight. In late 2023, Virgin Atlantic flew Flight100 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) on a fuel based out of 100% sustainable fuels. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 07, 2024The Environmental Impact of Air Travel and Sustainable SolutionsAs the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its end, air travel is constantly increasing, with an estimated 4.7 billion passengers to travel in 2024, beating the 4.5 billion passengers that traveled in 2019. This also means more fuel burn is caused by commercial jets, leading to environmental pollution. Therefore, a new type of aviation fuel, called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), was invented to reduce air pollution.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 10, 2023The World's Best Airport LoungesWith airlines transporting millions of passengers annually, they have invested millions into showing their luxuriousness and sleek styles. From Frankfurt to Istanbul, airlines worldwide have unique styles with bars, spas, and cigar lounges. Let's look at the top 5 best lounges around this sphere we call Earth.Read More →
NEWSFeb 11, 2023Introducing SkyTeam's Newest Member: Virgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic has announced the date it intends to join the SkyTeam Alliance. The move is an exciting one, connecting British passengers to even more international destinations through its newly-grown route portfolio.Read More →
NEWSOct 31, 2022Virgin Atlantic Inaugurates its First Airbus A330neoVirgin Atlantic's first-ever A330-900neo operated its inaugural flight from London Heathrow to Boston last week. Flight VS 11 departed London Heathrow at 17:47 and headed across the Atlantic for a 6-hour and 30-minute flight before landing in Boston one hour early at 19:24 local time.Read More →
NEWSJul 12, 2022Virgin Atlantic Reveals Stunning New A330neo CabinOn Tuesday, Virgin Atlantic revealed its newest cabin product on its Airbus A330neo, featuring a revamped social space, the most spacious suite in Virgin Atlantic's history—The Retreat Suite—and various added touches to Upper Class and the Premium and Economy cabins.Read More →
NEWSAircraft Retirements Accelerated Due to COVID-19Many iconic aircraft are being forced into retirement due to the ongoing COVID-19. Which aircraft are being forced into early retirement? Click to see more detailsRead More →
ROUTESVirgin Atlantic to Launch a Flight from Manchester to DelhiVirgin Atlantic will launch a flight from Manchester to Delhi. Click to learn moreRead More →
ROUTESVirgin Atlantic to Launch Flights to Cape TownAccording to multiple sources, Virgin Atlantic will launch a seasonal flight to Cape Town from its hub at London-Heathrow. The flight will be launched on October 25th, 2020 on the carrier's Boeing 787-9. It will be a 12-hour flight from London-Heathrow-Cape Town and an 11 hour 30-minute flight from Cape Town to London-Heathrow.Read More →
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