Virgin Atlantic introduces three levels of economy fares
Yet another airline – Virgin Atlantic – has rolled out a layered version of prices and amenities for those traveling in economy class. The L... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Virgin Atlantic
Press Release: These 24 onboard innovations are the CCA finalists 2018
There is hardly any other prize watched as closely by the aviation industry from year to year as the Crystal Cabin Award. The jury of intern... Continue Reading
In Conversation: Future storm clouds gather for KLM and Schiphol
Aviation journalist Yteke de Jong speaks with RGN deputy editor John Walton from Amsterdam, talking all things KLM and Schiphol Airport in t... Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic’s ex-Airberlin A330s make double bed dream come true
Richard Branson can finally say that Virgin Atlantic offers a double bed in Upper Class… sort of. With the airline taking over the leases on... Continue Reading
Virgin drops controversial forest project from carbon offset program
Virgin Atlantic Airways has stopped selling credits related to a controversial forestry project in Cambodia under its passenger carbon offse... Continue Reading
Seeking premium economy’s launch airline unearths historical quirks
One of the most intriguing mysteries in the history of modern passenger experience is which airline first designed premium economy: EVA Air ... Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic, Bluebox provide world-first fleetwide accessible IFE
In a major step forward for fleetwide IFE accessibility, Virgin Atlantic is using iPads from software house Bluebox to offer inflight entert... Continue Reading
Virgin investigates claims its carbon offset scheme is damaging forests
Virgin Atlantic Airways is looking into claims made by an environmental NGO which suggest that a forestry project used in the airline’... Continue Reading
A long goodbye to the “Chauffeur-Drive” premium airline amenity
The image of a sunglasses-wearing, leather passport holder-toting airline passenger stepping out from behind the darkened windows of a priva... Continue Reading
Thompson Vantage Solo sets the bar for premium narrowbody business
Fully flat business class beds with direct aisle access on narrowbody aircraft will become increasingly important in the next cycle of airli... Continue Reading
Is British Airways’ First Wing just lipstick on a horselamp?
Understanding that travellers who pay a premium value a premium airport experience, airlines are increasingly investing in fast-track and el... Continue Reading
Three-abreast widebody Super Diamond offers next-gen business option
As airlines start considering how to outfit their future widebody fleets, the question of how to bridge the gap between existing business cl... Continue Reading
Qatar fires across Etihad’s bows with four-person Qsuite
Two person, one-bedroom suite in the Etihad Residence not enough for you? Qatar Airways’ future business class now offers families or other ... Continue Reading
Business class problems: stowing the softest soft product
Watching my Runway Girl Network colleagues Harriet Baskas, Seth Miller and Jason Rabinowitz — and a bevy of other US media — trying out the ... Continue Reading
Three airlines reveal their most stolen onboard items
Have you ever stashed an airline pillow under your arm while deplaning, or slipped a spoon into your suitcase? You’re not alone. Highly deta... Continue Reading
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