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Virgin Atantic announces the creation of over 200 jobs

18-Mar-2010
UNITED KINGDOM : Virgin Atlantic is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new customer service operation in Swansea in September 2010. The move will create more than 200 jobs in the area over the next two years. The new customer service centre will run in conjunction with Virgin Atlantic’s existing operation in Crawley West Sussex. Julie Southern, Chief Commercial and Financial Officer, Virgin Atlantic commented;

Virgin Atlantic reaffirms relationship with LSG Sky Chefs

04-Mar-2010
UNITED KINGDOM : LSG Sky Chefs announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Virgin Atlantic Airways for an extensive range of its products and services. The new contracts, which would commence 1 June 2010, cover UK in-flight catering as well as logistics, product supply and operational support services.

Virgin Atlantic announce benefits for Frequent Flyers with V Australia & Virgin Blue

02-Feb-2010
UNITED KINGDOM : Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long haul airlines has today announced that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold and Silver Cardmembers will now be able to receive additional benefits when flying on V Australia and Virgin Blue.

Virgin Atlantic releases iPhone app for people afraid of flying

03-Nov-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Virgin Atlantic, the award-winning long-haul airline, today announced its highly acclaimed Flying Without Fear course -- with a success rate in excess of 98% -- is now available as an app for the iPhone and iPod touch from the App Store -- the first of its kind.

Virgin Atlantic biofuel demonstration flight a success

25-Feb-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Virgin Atlantic confirmed that its biofuel demonstration flight, which took place on the 25-Feb-08, was a success.

Branson's Virgin to launch business-only airline

05-Jun-2007
UNITED KINGDOM : LONDON (XFN) - Sir Richard Branson's airline Virgin Atlantic said it is to set up a business class-only carrier flying between Europe and the US.

Virgin America receives permission to fly.

21-May-2007
UNITED KINGDOM : The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it has issued an order granting Virgin America Airlines the authority to commence operation as a US carrier, after the company agreed to make numerous concessions to meet airline requirements.


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