Tensions between rival airlines Virgin Atlantic and British Airways heated up this week when British Airways edited parts of the newest James Bond film to obscure appearances by Virgin Atlantic Chairman, Richard Branson. In the version of ‘Casino Royal’ shown onboard British Airways flights, the tail fin of an airplane showing the Virgin Atlantic insignia  Continue Reading »

Flying film buffs will be pleased to hear that Virgin Atlantic is about to begin a film festival onboard its planes in cooperation with the National Film and Television School. Billed as the Film Festival in the Sky, the carrier is posed to nominate 14 short films to be screened on its in-flight entertainment system.  Continue Reading »

Virgin Atlantic are offering flights to Australia for as little as £609 return (including taxes and charges). The sale is part of a current promotion which includes knock down prices on flights to Nassau, Bahamas for only £299. Bookings must be made before midnight on March 31st, and several deals are available for the spring  Continue Reading »

Virgin Atlantic has announced a spring Upper Class sale, with up-to 40 per cent off on various flights. Running until 10pm (GMT) on March 8th, the special includes some big discounts on trans-Atlantic flights, including to New York and Boston from £1,349, between April 1 and April 9. Other routes on offer for discount include  Continue Reading »