Economy Class & Beyond

VS: Branson to Pilots – “Extremely Sad” over threat of strikes

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dIn a bid to head off the strike action which BALPA and the Virgin Atlantic pilots are threatening, Sir Richard Branson has sent a letter to the pilots, stating he was "extremely sad" about the threat of strikes, and that he would be happy to meet them for private talks.There also was a tag-on of the line "it will leave an indelible scar on the company, impact customers' trust … [Read more...]

VS: Virgin Atlantic vs BALPA. Vote – It’s Strike Actions – Dates Not Set

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Well now the British Airways industrial dispute is out of the way, it's time for the Virgin Atlantic pilots to go on strike.The dispute is over pay (oh surprise) and the lack of rises since 2008, but it seems to be a high turnout of 94% with 97% of voters going for strike action. BALPA has yet to announce strike dates at this time, but are using the turnout as a battering ram … [Read more...]

VS: Virgin vs BALPA. Or “Someone else’s turn to strike?”

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Industrial relations. You've got to love them (such as I do at the moment).It seems Virgin Atlantic's pilots are in a bad mood over their pay and conditions, and have been called to ballot for strike action. The ballot will commence on 24th May 2011, with the result announced four weeks later, and organised by BALPA - who represent 85% of Virgin Atlantic's pilots. Should a … [Read more...]

Royal Wedding – Meanwile at VS….

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All I can say is how tacky... and how Virgin Atlantic as there will be street parties in the sky in Virgin Economy and Premium Economy cabins tomorrow (29th April).http://blog.vtravelled.com/virgin-atlantic-celebrate-the-royal-wedding-with-onboard-street-parties/ Almost makes you want to book a ticket on another carrier.... … [Read more...]

Japan Earthquake/Tsunami

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As you're aware by now, there's been one hell of a quake that's hit 80 miles out from Japan (250 miles from Tokyo), and is having devestating shocks and aftershocksBritish Airways have cancelled it's flights to Tokyo Narita and Tokyo Haneda Virgin Atlantic have also cancelled it's flight into Tokyo Narita Tokyo Nartia itself is currently shut, whilst Haneda has reopened. As the … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Re-Creating a Photo with United, British Airways and BMI Baby – Kevin goes to New York.

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Re-creating a photo - To New York (AKA The Spring United Audit) BHX-AMS, AMS-IAD-LGA, LGA-IAD-FRA, FRA-LCY A mileage run with United, British Airways and BMI Baby --- So nice to see you so soon! One mileage run tends to lead to another, and this trip is no exception. Except as you know I prefer my mileage runs with benefits. Like some of my friends. In terms of … [Read more...]

BA/AA: Joint Venture Confirmed – Virgin on it’s tod.

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News today has been released that say that the Joint Venture between British Airways and American Airlines has been given full approval, and has been signed off at a value of  £.4.4 Billion a year.The terms of the Joint Venture allow the airlines to share costs and revenue on passengers from the European Union Area, Norway and Switzerland to the United States of … [Read more...]

VS: Increasing Ghana, but lacking slots….

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Virgin Atlantic have confirmed the success of it's London Heathrow to Accra, Ghana route with the addition an extra rotation, taking it to 4 services week for the peak Christmas Period (11/12/10 to 09/01/11). However, it seems a lack of slots is preventing the growth of the route further as Virgin wishes to increase the frequency permanently - but with capacity stretched at … [Read more...]