Can there be a more pivotal role at Virgin Atlantic than the person who selects our cabin crew? And could there be anything more nerve wracking than an interview for your dream job? We want to find exceptional cabin crew members to look after … Continue reading 
It’s official. Abbi has picked 5 of her funniest friends to join her in taking funny to an all-time high: 35,000 feet up, for the first-ever inflight comedy festival on September 28th. Be on the lookout for: Michelle Buteau, @MichelleButeau Tiff Stevenson, @tiffstevenson Megan Neuringer, @MeganNeuringer Paul Welsh, @paulbwelsh … Continue reading 
It’s long been on the cards, but this week it was officially announced that Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympics. The decision gives the USA its first summer games in more than 30 years, and shines a spotlight on the City of Angels for … Continue reading 
There’s something to be said for every time of year in New York, but we have to admit to a soft spot for autumn. The sweltering heat of summer gives way to cooler days and cosier nights, and the season always brings with it an … Continue reading 
With autumn fast approaching, it’s time to start planning a cosy countryside break. The rural weekend getaway – bracing walks, inviting gastropubs, stylish bedrooms, bounteous breakfasts – is something we Brits have honed into an artform over recent years, with plenty of alluring options in … Continue reading 
A turophile is a lover of cheese. That’s most people, in our experience. Our catering team are certainly obsessed with the stuff, and that’s why we always serve cheese, in every cabin, on all our flights. But what makes cheese so addictive? Of course, you … Continue reading 
When it comes to hobbies, Paul Robinson’s is quite unusual. And very loud. When he’s not working in our Operations Control Centre (OCC) Paul is part of a small team who keep our aviation heritage alive by maintaining a Vickers VC10 aircraft in ground-running condition … Continue reading 
Beef, chicken, halloumi or chick pea? Burgers come in all kinds of guises these days, so you can celebrate National Burger Day whichever way it suits you, whether you’re a vegan, veggie, hardcore meat-eater, or just have a serious case of the munchies. As for … Continue reading 
On Monday 21 August, a once in a lifetime total eclipse tracked across the USA and out into the Atlantic ocean. We had an ambitious plan to try and fly our VS5 from Heathrow to Miami through the area of totality. We knew that … Continue reading 
National Aviation Day falls on the birthday of Orville Wright, who along with his brother Wilbur started it all with their historic powered flight. The inaugural of all inaugurals. President Franklin D. Roosevelt designated it a National Day in 1939 and ever since we have … Continue reading