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	Virgin Atlantic Airways - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Virgin Atlantic Airways, usually referred to as Virgin Atlantic, is the airline of Richard Branson's Virgin Group, operating long-haul routes between London and North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Australia.
		In the 1990s, Virgin Atlantic jets were painted with the words "No-Way BA/AA" in opposition to the attempted merger between British Airways and American Airlines.
		Virgin also pioneered seat-back personal TVs in all classes, and have claimed for some time to be upgrading all their aircraft to a Audio/Video on Demand (AVOD) system called V:Port.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Virgin_Atlantic_Airways (1211 words)

	Virgin Atlantic Airways - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Virgin Atlantic Airways, usually referred to as Virgin Atlantic, is an airline that operates intercontinental flights from the United Kingdom.
		It is the flagship organization of Richard Branson's Virgin Group, operating long-haul routes between London and North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Australia.
		Virgin also pioneered seat-back personal TVs in all classes, and are currently upgrading all their aircraft to a Audio/Video on Demand (AVOD) system called V:Port.
	www.bucyrus.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Virgin_Atlantic_Airways (809 words)

	CNN.com - Virgin Atlantic profits soar - May 27, 2005
		Virgin reported pre-tax profits of £68 million in a year when it was forced to slap a fuel surcharge on air fares after oil prices hit new highs.
		Virgin lifted the levy on a long-haul flight from £10 to £16 in March and key rivals such as British Airways have followed suit.
		Virgin boss Richard Branson said he was proud of the performance in a tough year when "many leading players in the airline industry continued to struggle to survive" and the target of 10 percent annual growth in turnover remained unchanged.
	www.cnn.com /2005/BUSINESS/05/27/virgin.results (479 words)

	Virgin Atlantic
		Virgin Atlantic is planning to double in size over the next six years, with the creation of 1,400 jobs, and is in negotiations with Boeing and Airbus to buy 30 wide-bodied aircraft.
		Virgin Atlantic is to expand its airline business and launch new routes next year with the creation of 1,700 jobs, including 450 ground crew, 250 pilots and 1,000 cabin crew.
		Virgin Atlantic is in discussions with a number of Chinese airlines about forming alliances, in order to benefit from China's plans to restructure the aviation sector.
	www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /vic55675.htm (338 words)

	Virgin Atlantic Airways Premium Economy Class
		Virgin pioneered the concept of a 'mid grade' cabin that is halfway between coach class and business class in 1992.
		Virgin is now equipping its planes with a truly state of the art 'V:Port' system (as of March 2003 on 6 of their 26 planes, and in the process of being added to all remaining planes).
		Virgin Atlantic Airways commenced flying with a single leased 747 in June 1984, and since that time has grown to become Britain's second largest international airline.
	www.thetravelinsider.info /2003/0321.htm (2005 words)

	PatchLink : Virgin Atlantic Airways
		Established in 1984 with one plane, Virgin Atlantic Airways is now Britain's second largest airline operating long-haul services out of London Heathrow and Gatwick airports and flies to 22 destinations worldwide with a fleet of 29 aircraft.
		Virgin Atlantic is headquartered in Crawley near Gatwick airport in London and has offices in the USA, Caribbean, South Africa, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Delhi, and Lagos.
		Virgin Atlantic is also the third largest airline to carry across the North Atlantic.
	www.patchlink.com /company/cs_virginair.html (561 words)

	BBC News \| BUSINESS \| Virgin Atlantic cuts 1,200 jobs
		Virgin Atlantic is to cut 1,200 jobs in response to the aftermath of last week's terror attacks on America.
		Virgin said it will use smaller planes on some routes as a result of the "long-term effect" of the attacks.
		Virgin Active, the group's leisure and health club business, is creating 700 new jobs and will give priority to Virgin Atlantic staff, the company said.
	news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/business/newsid_1549000/1549068.stm (628 words)

	USATODAY.com - Travel - News - Virgin's Branson in cross-dressing dare to Qantas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		SYDNEY —; Flamboyant Virgin Atlantic chief Richard Branson on Thursday pledged to wear a Qantas flight stewardess uniform and serve passengers if his airline does not begin flying between London and Sydney within 18 months.
		Branson accused Dixon of being dismissive about Virgin Atlantic's prospects on the lucrative Kangaroo route and said a similar attitude had backfired on the Australian airline three years ago when he set up Virgin Blue to challenge Qantas' domestic monopoly.
		Virgin Blue now claims to have almost 30% of the Australian domestic market and Branson said he is confident Virgin Atlantic would have similar success on the Kangaroo route.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/news/2003/07/24-branson-virgin.htm (283 words)

	Passenger Opinions about Virgin Atlantic
		Virgin used to be the benchmark in the late nineties, unfortunately the others are now way ahead.
		I also notified Virgin that my daughter was pregnant and they said they would request bulk head seats to enable her to move about more easily and frequently during the flight.
		I have had three excellent experiences on Virgin Atlantic coach class to Boston from Heathrow, and one rather uncomfortable one on a flight that was 100% full.
	www.airlinequality.com /Forum/vir_atl.htm (4427 words)

	Aerospace Notebook: A380 for Virgin Atlantic delayed
		Initially, Virgin Atlantic was to operate its A380 between London and New York, followed by service to Los Angeles.
		After the Monday announcement by Virgin Atlantic, officials at LAX released a statement saying the airport would be ready to accommodate the A380 when the first plane arrives there in late 2006.
		Regardless of the reasons for the delay, the news from Virgin Atlantic was something of a public-relations setback for Airbus and the A380.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /business/173905_air19.html (820 words)

	Virgin Atlantic NR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Crew members on all Virgin Atlantic flights are now able to make immediate contact, via satellite phone link on the flight deck, with the MedLink emergency telemedicine services of MedAire, Phoenix, Arizona.
		Additionally for Virgin, MedLink will contact, coordinate and mobilize all ground-based medical resources that may be needed to assist a passenger once the aircraft has landed.
		Virgin Atlantic Airways – Karen Donovan, PH 011.44.1293.747367
	www.medaire.com /nrvirgin.htm (604 words)

	virgin_atlantic
		We estimate that the Virgin Atlantic service will provide an annual economic benefit to Toronto to of more than $200 million Canadian in increased jobs, trade and tourism.
		Virgin Vacations will also be offering Canadian tourists a range of holiday packages from Toronto to London and the rest of the UK.
		He also spoke of rail travel: "Virgin Rail in the UK has already developed a fantastic relationship with leading Canadian conglomerate Bombardier, having awarded the company its biggest European train contract with a $2 billion (Canadian) deal for the construction of 789 high speed trains and their maintenance until 2012.
	www.airhighways.com /virgin_atlantic.htm (639 words)

	Virgin pulls pouting airport urinals. 20/03/2004. ABC News Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Virgin Atlantic Airways has scrapped plans to install bright-red urinals shaped like women's open lips at New York's John F Kennedy International Airport, saying it had received complaints they were offensive.
		"Virgin Atlantic was very sorry to hear of people's concerns about the design of the 'kisses' urinals to be fitted into our clubhouse at JFK Airport.
		Mr Riordan said Virgin was surprised by the negative reaction to the plan, part of designs for the lounge, built to pamper first-class customers.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/s1070032.htm (259 words)

	PRESS RELEASE Virgin Atlantic Airways To Spread Wings – Will Use Genetic Modification For Advertising On ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Virgin is confident that butterfly advertising will become a successful and popular new medium for airlines.
		Virgin executives say they hope to launch the butterfly program by the spring, allowing time for final testing and lasering of the Virgin logo on the butterflies.
		Virgin hopes to be able to control the flight areas of the butterflies, keeping them within major park and recreational areas, but is still working out specific details.
	www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=40039 (280 words)

	Virgin Atlantic Won't Fly On New Year's Eve
		Virgin Atlantic Airways said Friday it will ground its 25-plane fleet on New Year's Eve -- to give its employees a special night off, not because of any concern that computers will malfunction due to Y2K problems.
		According to an AP story appearing on CNN interactive, Virgin Atlantic's mass cancellation is the first such action taken by an international carrier.
		Virgin Atlantic flies to London from New York, Washington, Orlando, Florida, Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
	www.everything2000.com /news/news/virginairways.asp (251 words)

	Virgin Atlantic Flights - Virgin Atlantic Airways - Virgin Atlantic Airlines UK
		Virgin Atlantic airlines are owned by the charismatic entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, and have a reputation for being one of the top airlines in the world.
		Offering innovative high quality service on board, Virgin Atlantic Airways have developed from being the original low cost airline into a world renowned brand without losing sight of the most important aspects of their past: good value for money, and personal service.
		Virgin Atlantic Airways frequent flier programme is called The Flying Club, and travellers can earn points to use on future trips or for unique gifts on most Virgin Atlantic flights.
	www.virgin-atlantic-airways-flights.co.uk (365 words)

	Virgin Atlantic
		Virgin Atlantic has teamed-up with priceline to provide the lowest fares for the most Virgin Atlantic customers.
		Virgin Atlantic entered the airline business in 1984 firmly dedicated to providing fast and reliable service throughout Latin America and the world.
		Virgin Atlantic serves 22 destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean with the main Virgin Atlantic hub in London.
	airlines.priceline.com /airlines/virgin-atlantic.html (183 words)

	Virgin Atlantic supports England World Cup campaign (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Virgin Atlantic is to celebrate England's progress in the World Cup with a series of initiatives.
		Virgin Atlantic flight deck, cabin crew and ground staff will wear t-shirts with a "come on SvEngland" message on the front and a cheeky "Don't cry for me Argentina" on the back.
		Virgin's daily services to Tokyo are carrying many passengers who've made the last minute decision to fly to see England play, or to simply soak up the atmosphere in Japan, and tickets are still available to fly on 14 June from £780.
	www.worldroom.com /pages/travelnews/2002/news06200214a.phtml (236 words)

	Virgin Galactic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		By the end of the decade, Virgin Galactic - the most exciting development in the story of modern space history - is planning to make it possible for almost anyone to visit the final frontier at an affordable price.
		Virgin and Scaled Composites have announced a new joint venture.
		There were some key barriers to space tourism that Virgin have been keeping their eye on for almost ten years.
	www.virgingalactic.com (174 words)

	PRESS RELEASE Virgin Atlantic Statement – Ninth Update (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Due to the unprecedented number of calls to Virgin Atlantic’s reservations systems, passengers are warned that they might find longer than average waiting times.
		Virgin Atlantic flies to 10 destinations in the USA with nine services operating from London Heathrow, seven from London Gatwick and one flight from Manchester Airport.
		The thoughts of everyone at Virgin Atlantic are still with the families and friends of those involved in this week’s tragic events.
	www.marketwire.com /mw/iwpr?id=31860&cat=tr (408 words)

	Virgin Atlantic Airways - Aircrew Liars. Virgin Airways Complaints.
		The FBI realised that I was the victim of a sadistic conspiracy organised by the Chief Stewardess Lorna Gayle.
		Virgin management are so disgusting and without a shred of decency they should not be operating as an airline that has the care and protection of passengers.
		Virgin Atlantic Airlines know the truth but instead of apologising to a passenger who has suffered abuse from their crew all they wanted was to protect their crew and to hell with the passengers.
	www.virginaircrewlies.com /original/florida5.htm (5787 words)

	ARINC Portable Check-In Helps Virgin Atlantic Customers to “Chill Out” a Little Longer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Virgin Atlantic staff now come to the hotel with a suitcase-size computer along with the boarding passes.
		Virgin Atlantic is the first airline to make a large-scale deployment of iMUSE Express, which was introduced in 2003 at the busy Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
		Virgin Atlantic currently has a fleet of 29 aircraft which includes thirteen 747s, nine A340-300s and seven A340-600s.
	www.arinc.com /news/2004/05-25-04.html (501 words)

	AirlineMeals.net forum / Yikes! Airline meal on Virgin Atlantic...Fear Factor style.
		Pretty shameful of Virgin Atlantic not to reply, I thought they were usually pretty good about these things.
		We were offered recently £100 in Virgin vouchers as compensation, but in light of the appalling customer service we have rejected it.
		We have written to Virgin once again with what we feel would be a fair gesture and await their response.
	www.airlinemeals.net /forum3/viewtopic.php?pid=4775 (361 words)

	Airline Travel News - Virgin Atlantic Ready to Fly to Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Virgin Atlantic Airways today announced that it is to launch daily scheduled services between London and Sydney via Hong Kong.
		“Virgin Atlantic’s new services on the kangaroo route will be good news for consumers in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia, as it will mean that much needed competition and choice is brought to these markets.
		In addition to this route, Virgin recently announced that it is due to launch a number of new routes including Cuba and The Bahamas and an increase in services to the US, Caribbean, Asia and the Far East.
	www.breakingtravelnews.com /article/20040621150728296 (554 words)

	V-Flyer.com : The Whole Flying With Virgin Atlantic Thing. Sorted
		Virgin Atlantic Airways is to offer passengers InnerTalk, the world’s first subconscious inflight audio product, as part of its extensive inflight entertainment system V:port.
		Virgin Atlantic Airways today announced that it is increasing its twice-weekly services between London Heathrow and Cape Town to five per week for the winter season.
		Virgin Atlantic Airways, the airline owned by gimmick master Richard Branson, is using two county business leaders in its efforts to introduce a new word into the nation's business lexicon.
	www.v-flyer.com (390 words)

	Email for all on Virgin Atlantic - Printer friendly - ZDNet UK News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Virgin Atlantic, Britain's second-largest carrier, said it intends to install Tenzing's service on its Boeing and Airbus aircrafts.
		Virgin Atlantic did not disclose how much it plans to charge passengers for the new inflight service.
		Virgin Atlantic is a division of the conglomerate that owns the Virgin Megastores, Virgin Cola and Virgin Mobile.
	www.zdnet.co.uk /print?TYPE=story&AT=2085300-39020369t-10000023c (294 words)

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