Here at Virgin Atlantic, we’re proud to have so many customers who fly with us over and over again. There’s nothing more satisfying for us – and it can be seriously rewarding for you. Flying with us is the fastest way to earn miles, and … Continue reading 
Earlier this week we started the first services from Manchester to San Francisco – the Man-Fran. For Throwback Thursday we’re looking back on our first San Francisco celebration in 1994, when our love affair with this wonderful city began. On arrival into San Francisco a … Continue reading 
Any visit to London should include a trip along the River Thames to admire one of the most recognisable skylines in the world. Even jaded commuters spare a moment to glance at the ever-changing city around them. But look beyond the landmarks and skyscrapers, and … Continue reading 
In the late 80s and early 90s Richard undertook a clutch of death defying record breaking adventures in hot air balloons. Coming very close to disaster several times he went on to break a number of aviation and ballooning records. The story of these terrifying … Continue reading 
After our big Airbus A350 announcement at Farnborough on Monday, Throwback Thursday is taking us back to our first ever Airbus aircraft. Since starting flying in 1984 we’d been growing our fleet of Boeing 747s.But as our network grew so did the need for a … Continue reading 
We like Manchester a lot and this month celebrate 20 years of flying from this northern gateway. With booming creative and technology industries plus great shopping, nightlife and restaurants, Manchester has become a headline act. Our job is to connect it with like-minded cities. Which … Continue reading 
100 years ago this week, in one of aviation’s most historic moments, William E Boeing took to the skies for the very first time. His first aircraft, called the Boeing and Westervelt Seaplane was built in Seattle where the company later set up its home … Continue reading 
Like everyone born in the ‘80s we’ve got a few funny photos and videos in a dusty old box in the loft. Like this gem from a TV programme called Frocks on the Box which was broadcast on UK telly in 1987. It’s hard to … Continue reading