Is it worth redeeming your Virgin Points to pay, in full or in part, for a Virgin Holidays package?  Let’s take a look. Virgin Atlantic has now ensured its medium term financial survival .....

Is it worth redeeming your Virgin Points to pay, in full or in part, for a Virgin Holidays package?  .....

14 Sep 202014 September 2020 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Following our piece the other day about Virgin Atlantic putting a new A350 – with the new Upper Class Suite – on the Heathrow to Barbados route from December, there is more news. .....

Following our piece the other day about Virgin Atlantic putting a new A350 – with the new Upper Class .....

12 Sep 202012 September 2020 by Rob Burgess • 73 comments

Barbados is one of the positive spots on the Virgin Atlantic network at the moment. Not only is it a popular Winter destination, but there are no restrictions on travel for UK residents, apart from .....

Barbados is one of the positive spots on the Virgin Atlantic network at the moment. Not only is it a popular .....

10 Sep 202010 September 2020 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

This week, Virgin Atlantic’s recapitalisation plan successfully made its way through both the UK and US courts. This has saved the airline from imminent insolvency but it still faces challenges .....

This week, Virgin Atlantic’s recapitalisation plan successfully made its way through both the UK and US .....

4 Sep 20204 September 2020 by Rhys Jones • 27 comments

Virgin Atlantic has announced further improvements to its on-board catering, with hot meals and special meals back in all classes. Virgin Atlantic has also confirmed it would be restarting flights to .....

Virgin Atlantic has announced further improvements to its on-board catering, with hot meals and special meals .....

2 Sep 20202 September 2020 by Rhys Jones • 34 comments

We gave a lot of coverage earlier this month to the changes to the annual vouchers given out to holders of the Virgin Atlantic Reward and Reward+ credit cards. These are a complex set of changes, .....

We gave a lot of coverage earlier this month to the changes to the annual vouchers given out to holders of the .....

1 Sep 20201 September 2020 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

Virgin Atlantic has announced it is launching three new routes to Pakistan in December 2020. Both Heathrow and Manchester will gain new flights to Islamabad whilst Heathrow will also see the .....

Virgin Atlantic has announced it is launching three new routes to Pakistan in December 2020. Both Heathrow and .....

29 Aug 202029 August 2020 by Rhys Jones • 35 comments

Virgin Atlantic has officially been reprieved this afternoon after creditors voted to approve a £1.2 billion refinancing package. In truth, there was very little on the line. Of the different .....

Virgin Atlantic has officially been reprieved this afternoon after creditors voted to approve a £1.2 billion .....

25 Aug 202025 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments

Virgin Atlantic has just announced that is is providing free Covid-19 insurance coverage for all new and existing bookings, for travel until 31st March 2021. It is the first UK airline to do so, .....

Virgin Atlantic has just announced that is is providing free Covid-19 insurance coverage for all new and .....

25 Aug 202025 August 2020 by Rhys Jones • 34 comments

Where is Virgin Atlantic flying to in September and October? Whilst Virgin Atlantic is only flying to a handful of destinations at the moment, its filed schedules suggest the airline is optimistic .....

Where is Virgin Atlantic flying to in September and October? Whilst Virgin Atlantic is only flying to a .....

23 Aug 202023 August 2020 by Rhys Jones • 25 comments

In April 2018, Virgin Atlantic launched its two new Virgin Flying Club credit cards, issued by Virgin Money. They have proved hugely successful, with over 175,000 applications in the first 18 months.

In April 2018, Virgin Atlantic launched its two new Virgin Flying Club credit cards, issued by Virgin Money. .....

22 Aug 202022 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 116 comments

Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that it will restart flights to India next month. Flights to Delhi will resume on 1st September. There will be three flights per week using a Boeing 787-9. Flights to .....

Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that it will restart flights to India next month. Flights to Delhi will resume .....

22 Aug 202022 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Virgin Atlantic has announced some changes today to the vouchers that you can earn with its Virgin Atlantic Reward and Reward+ credit cards. These are a substantial improvement and you might be .....

Virgin Atlantic has announced some changes today to the vouchers that you can earn with its Virgin Atlantic .....

20 Aug 202020 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 172 comments

Virgin Atlantic will become the first airline in the world, I think, to let you earn tier points when you book a redemption flight on the airline using your air miles. This will allow you to earn .....

Virgin Atlantic will become the first airline in the world, I think, to let you earn tier points when you book .....

20 Aug 202020 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments