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Fly to the States with Virgin Atlantic

Until 22:00 on August 10th, Virgin Atlantic has discounted a number of it’s American destinations. Economy class seats are on sale for travel between August 22nd and October 31st. as well as between November 1st and December 14th. The following fares are for round trip flights from London and include all taxes and surcharges: New  Continue Reading »

Virgin offers online check-in incentives

Check in for a Virgin Atlantic flight online this summer and the low-cost airline will reward you with vouchers for discounts on their onboard shop. All flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester taking off between August 1st and September 30th will be eligible for the offer. Customers checking in online will be able to print  Continue Reading »

Jamaica to see more red Virgin planes in their blue skies

Virgin Atlantic announced that it will be adding five additional services between London Gatwick and Montego Bay in Jamaica this coming winter season. This is to accommodate the demand for such flights experienced last season. Aside form its regularly scheduled flights every Monday and Wednesday, the five additional dates are the 22nd, 23rd and 29th  Continue Reading »

Flying Without Fear at Bournemouth

Virgin Atlantic has launched a new program for those who fear flying at Bournemouth Airport. The course is entitled “Flying Without Fear” and aims to treat those who experience anxiety about airplanes and flying. Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Gatwick and Southampton airports are all scheduled for Fear Without Flying programs during the year. The one day  Continue Reading »

Virgin makes travel to the subcontinent more affordable

If you can manage to book your flight before July 5th, Virgin Atlantic has offered a block of discounted seats in its economy class to the major airports of India departing from London. The conditions are that you must stay for at least one Saturday and you must return within twelve months. The valid dates  Continue Reading »

Virgin Atlantic’s Australia sale

Book by 10pm July 3 and take advantage of great prices for flights to Australia with Virgin Atlantic. Return flights from London are as low as £771, including tax. For travel between August 15 and October 31, flights from Heathrow are on sale for £782 return (including tax). For travel in November, tickets are £771.  Continue Reading »

Frodo flies Virgin

For the next six months, travelers coming into the UK on Virgin Atlantic flights will receive a Lord of the Rings theme kit from the airline. The amenity kit will be handed out to all economy class passengers flying into Gatwick, Manchester and Heathrow airports in celebration of the Lord of the Rings stage show  Continue Reading »

Virgin Atlantic to go business class

Virgin Atlantic recently announced that it has plans to begin a new business class airline soon. With the new ‘Open-Skies’ agreement in place between Europe and the US, Virgin plans to offer business class flights between London and the United States, as well as between the USA and other European cities such as Paris, Milan  Continue Reading »

Virgin widens its wireless reach

Virgin Atlantic recently announced that it would be expanding the free wireless internet services it offers in its Upper Class Clubhouses by the end of the year. The Clubhouses are available for use by guests flying in the Upper Class cabin. Currently the Wi-Fi service is available in Upper Class Clubhouses in Heathrow and Gatwick  Continue Reading »

Midlands to Montego

Airtours will soon begin a new series of direct flights between East Midlands Airport and Montego Bay in Jamaica. The new route will be launched on July 18 and service will continue for two months over the summer. The additional flights were welcomed by the Jamaica Tourist Board. Elizabeth Fox, the regional director on the  Continue Reading »

Virgin Atlantic puts business class on sale

If you’ve ever dreamed of flying in business class but haven’t been able to afford the ticket, perhaps now is your chance. Until Wednesday May 9th, Virgin Atlantic has a number of business class tickets to international destinations on sale, some for up to 47% off! The Upper Class sale does not allow for cancellations  Continue Reading »

Virgin Atlantic flies to Chicago

This week Virgin Atlantic added its tenth US destination to its list with new daily flights being offered between London’s Heathrow Airport and Chicago’s O’Hara International Airport.  Flights between the two cities began yesterday, April 24th. “With its mix of business hotels and conference centres, and extensive festivals and events, Chicago appeals to all travellers  Continue Reading »