On the 13th May 1806 a New York publication called ‘The Balance and Columbian Repository’ first defined a cocktail as “a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters.” And so began the world’s love affair with cocktails and the wonderful variety … Continue reading 
We love this story. Two blind entrepreneur brothers make the best feeling shirts in the world. Then, as an added bonus, a video of Richard changing into one on Necker Island. By Sarah Gibbons On the face of it, ‘To cure blindness and make the … Continue reading 
The world we live in is a wonderful place. No matter where you turn, there are new sights to see, new people to meet, new stories to hear, and new foods to eat. There are cities lit up bright all through the night, and secluded … Continue reading 
The Pokémon Go craze quickly took over the US when it launched in early July. What is a Pokémon you may ask? Short for pocket monster, it’s a small animalian creature and the aim of the Pokémon Go game is to capture as many of … Continue reading 
Eighty-five years of airline fashion are now on view at San Francisco International Airport. Presented by SFO Museum, Fashion In Flight: A History of Airline Uniform Design celebrates cabin crew uniform from 1930 to the present. Featuring over 70 uniform from the likes of Dior, Balenciaga, … 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 
Inspired by our recent partnership with Fast Company’s Brilliant Minds, a series of Most Creative People who have blazed new paths in their industries, Creative Juices offers a fresh update on some of the classic tipples. Crafted in collaboration with Virgin Atlantic by award-winning mixologist … Continue reading 
In a survey of over 1000 ground staff and cabin crew, we have revealed our funniest requests for upgrades. From blagging birthdays to broken hearts, magic tricks to marital mishaps, customers often put their creative heads on in the hope of receiving that elusive upgrade. … Continue reading 
For American football’s ever-growing fan base in the UK, fall is an exciting season. For the ninth year running, the NFL International Series is coming to London, with three regular season matches being held at Wembley Stadium in October and November 2015. While some may … Continue reading 
Our partnership with Delta Air Lines means that together we can offer travellers a more convenient, enjoyable way to fly between the UK and the United States. And to celebrate our partnership in the UK, we’ve created a brand new lounge bar together at the … Continue reading