Joined by propulsion manager Ian McDonald, I went along to the Heathrow hangar to watch our engineers change the Rolls Royce Trent 500 engine on an Airbus A340-600. Our Heathrow hangar sits on the south side of the airfield away from the hustle and bustle … Continue reading 
Fifty miles north of San Francisco, California’s most famous wine region harbours a clutch of attractive towns and luxury retreats, as well as the glamorous wineries and restaurants for which it’s best known. After being catapulted into international prominence at the Paris Wine Tasting of … Continue reading 
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But what happens in Vegas over coffee, ends up right here on Ruby. From cappuccinos down on Fremont Street to cortados in the arts district, Las Vegas had me drinking so much good coffee I felt … Continue reading 
Home to Roman bathhouses and sweeping Georgian crescents, stately Bath is arguably the most beautiful small city in Britain. An easy side trip from London, it’s the site of the country’s only hot springs, and has retained its position as a fashionable spa town for … Continue reading 
Whether it’s the Harmattan, a strong seasonal trade wind which blows the Sahara Desert over West Africa into the Gulf of Guinea, or the monsoon rains of Nigeria’s ‘Rainy Season’, Nigeria itself is never short of a challenge. In this dynamic ever-changing environment, you will … Continue reading 
Switching our logo to the rainbow colours for Pride month was both easy and difficult. Easy because we’re incredibly proud and supportive of our large LGBT+ workforce and everything Pride stands for. Difficult because, well – it’s our logo and as we’re about to find … Continue reading 
Wimbledon fortnight is about much more than just tennis. It is also a celebration of the English summer. A time when talking tennis and sipping cocktails in the warm evenings is practically mandatory. To help our customers get into the Wimbledon spirit, we have teamed … Continue reading 
Have you ever noticed that whenever you travel there always seems to be a person, wearing a suit and carrying a walkie-talkie that seems to be everywhere at once? That’ll be the Duty Manager, and at Gatwick, Nik Glennon-Farris is that man. Nik has worked for … Continue reading 
If your travel plans include a trip to the Deep South this summer, the sizzling city of Atlanta is hosting a packed calendar of shows, festivals and kid-friendly events. Here’s a few cool ways to make the most of the season… Cinderella Della Circus Running … Continue reading 
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