What is it about islands that makes them so appealing? Is it the seclusion and a sense of escapism, or simply the nearness of the sea? When we fantasise about island escapes they tend to be of the tropical, far-away variety, yet here in … Continue reading 
In case you didn’t know, something major is happening in the North East this year. The cultural conurbation of NewcastleGateshead is gearing up to host the pioneering Great Exhibition of the North (more below) which means an 80-day frenzy of fantastic events, street performances, cutting … Continue reading 
After many months of planning and system changes, testing and marketing our very first ‘three new ways to fly’ customers took to the air today. It was the first chance our customers had to experience our new Economy Delight, Economy Classic and Economy Light products … Continue reading 
Las Vegas is not the kind of city where you’d easily run out of things to do, but Sin City regulars are always hungry for something different. If you’ve already traipsed the Strip, been to the museums, explored the revitalised Downtown, seen Red Rock and … Continue reading 
Are you an old hand when it comes to New York? If so, then you may have already visited MoMA, the Met, the Natural History museum and the rest. Admittedly you could visit these temples of art and culture every week for the rest of … Continue reading 
Drive alongside the beaches of the Caribbean coast for a bit, then through the vibrant capital where the cruise ships dock. A left turn takes you through the rainforest at the top of the island, then down the craggy Atlantic coast. It’s not a bad … Continue reading 
Washington, DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival has got off to a slow start this year, with the peak bloom date put back twice due to the cold weather. But earlier this week the National Park Service announced the blossoms are now in stage three of … Continue reading 
At Virgin Atlantic, we love WE Day! As part of our long-term partnership with WE, we’ve been proud supporters of WE Day UK since it began in 2014. It’s a major annual event, celebrating young people who get involved to make a difference in their … Continue reading 
‘I walked into the hangar at Duxford where we were completing winter maintenance on the Lancaster Bomber and bumped into Ewan McGregor, together with his brother Colin. Actually, I had unwittingly wandered into ‘shot’, but the director forgave me when we arranged a flight in … Continue reading 
We’ve collaborated with esteemed British scent designer and candle chandler Rachel Vosper to design a bespoke scent to elevate the customer experience on the ground. The unique fragrance embodies warm and exotic notes inspired by the airline’s top destinations, and will be present at various … Continue reading 
We’re delighted to announce the launch of three new ways to fly economy as part of a multi-million pound investment in the cabin for the 21st century traveller. Recognising that one size doesn’t fit all we’ve introduced ‘Economy Delight’, ‘Economy Classic’ and ‘Economy Light’ … Continue reading