Why are we more likely to cry on a plane? Could it be that travel is nearly always an emotional experience? Are we, with so much time at our disposal, more inclined to watch weepy films? Is it because you have just said goodbye or … Continue reading 
Virgin Atlantic Airways (our airline) and Virgin Holidays (our holiday company) are now working more closely than ever before, and that includes on our Change is in the Air sustainability programme – where our teams are pioneering ways to reduce our environmental impact, improve our … Continue reading 
California’s Highway 1 is arguably the best road trip destination in the US. The sinuous highway hugs the Pacific for more than 650 miles, past misty redwood forests and secret coves, above wildflower-strewn cliffs which tumble down to the shore. One of the most legendary … Continue reading 
And so started our incredible story. It was 33 years ago today, on the 22nd June 1984, that our very first flight – VS1 – departed Gatwick for Newark. What a day that was. Alongside our first ever customers were Richard and his family, plus a … Continue reading 
There’s always something groundbreaking happening in Orlando, but the city is really surpassing itself in 2017. So far we’ve seen the opening of two extraordinary new attractions at Disney World and Universal Orlando, with much more fun and entertainment on the horizon. Here’s a look … Continue reading 
Take a stroll around London and you’ll soon become familiar with the famous blue plaques, which commemorate the noteworthy and historical characters who’ve lived and worked in the city. With over 900 plaques adorning buildings throughout the capital, you never know who you’re going to … Continue reading 
It was some time back in the early 80s when aircraft wings started to sprout ‘winglets’ –those things that look like fins attached to the end of the wing. But what are they, what do they do and how do they do it? Do they … Continue reading 
It’s been less than a year since the EU referendum and only two years since the last general election, but the stoical Brits will be trudging back to the polling booth today to cast a vote in this year’s unexpected snap poll. This momentous occasion … Continue reading 
“Most people come up with a label to sell the contents. My grandfather came up with the contents to spread his message.” Mike Bronner, Co-owner of Dr Bronner’s Magic Soap Company That’s an unusual way of doing business, but when it comes to Dr Bronner’s, … Continue reading 
Glimpsed from the departure gate or aircraft window, the airport ramp is a familiar yet mesmerising sight. Busy people in hi-vis jackets tend the parked aircraft as fuel, bags, cargo and catering are loaded and unloaded by a selection of strange vehicles. It’s a hive … Continue reading 
Rooftop views, heady rum punches, urban beaches and canal-side cocktails: there’s no better way to enjoy a long hot summer in the city than at one of London’s creative pop-ups. Here’s our pick of where to kick back and soak up the season… Pergola on … Continue reading