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 
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 
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 
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 
Every traveller has at some time asked themselves this question. Should I go back to that last place I loved, or go somewhere new? Put another way, is it better to visit one place many times, or many places once? Whether you’re an experienced traveller … Continue reading 
The new Airbus A350-1000 is the next chapter in our story and on 11 May we helped it pass an important milestone. Any new airliner has years of tough tests to pass before being allowed into service. It has a lot to demonstrate; stopping on … Continue reading 
On National Receptionists Day we salute the wonderful team who go out of their way to make everyone feel special at our offices and training centre in West Sussex. Loved and respected by all at Virgin Atlantic, our glamorous gang offer a warm and friendly … Continue reading 
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 
If you’re in London this weekend you’re in for a treat. The Virgin Money London Marathon takes place on Sunday, and it’s the biggest and greatest sporting spectacle of the year. It’s a day when London comes out in force to celebrate achievement and raise … Continue reading