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Hell freezes over – Virgin Atlantic in talks to join “an alliance”

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It seems that snowball in hell has brought itself a very comfy hat to insulate itself as Virgin Atlantic has confirmed it is in "advanced talks" with "an alliance" according to Blomberg Speaking to Blomberg, Richard Branson says: Virgin Atlantic, the airline controlled by U.K. billionaire Richard Branson, is in “fairly advanced talks” to join an aviation alliance as the … [Read more...]

CAA has awarded London to Moscow… to EasyJet

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Oh, this is going to set the fire alight at Virgin Ataltic HQ, with the announcement today from UK Civil Aviation Authority, with them confirming that the spare London - Moscow operations slot will be issued to EasyJet over Virgin Atlantic Citing the decision, part of the reason is due to the scarce capacity at Heathrow. The other reason? A different product. "On balance, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-300

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week its a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-300 sitting at London Heathrow in the evening sunlight (and parked at the Terminal 5 hard stands) waiting for its next turn. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic proposes more UK Domestic Routes (subject to slots….)

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As we all are aware, Virgin Atlantic has confirmed is first set of routes to serve London Heathrow to Manchester. Virgin have proposed the second tranche of flights that will serve the London Heathrow to Edinburgh and London to Aberdeen. However, unlike its first tranche of flights that will operate using existing Virgin slots these flights will be operated from the "remedy … [Read more...]

Reminder: Tesco Clubcard Bonus offers end 31st August

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I'm sure most of you have converted your Tesco ClubCard points into something more useful already, but if you haven't there are two good promotions which end on 31st August. Avios conversions to British Airways Executive Club or Avios.com are offering a 50% uplift, , so a 1 x £2.50 voucher (normally 600 Avios) becomes 900 Avios Virgin Atlantic are offering a 50% uplift, … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic redemptions with BMI Diamond Club Miles – Ends 31st August

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Time for a little reminder of a partnership that is ending shortly between Virgin Atlantic and BMI Diamond Club. The key points are: If you want to make a redemption on Virgin Atlantic using BMI Diamond Club Miles, it needs to be booked and ticketed by 31st August You've got until 31st August to credit Virgin Atlantic flights to BMI Diamond Club You will not be able … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to commence UK Domestic services between London and Manchester

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It seems that Virgin Atlantic is preparing to build a short-haul network for feeder traffic after failing to buy BMI with the announcement today that it will commence flying between London Heathrow and Manchester (two of the hubs that Virgin Atlantic operate from). The slots to operate London to Manchester will be from Virgin Atlantic's current allocation of slots - a total … [Read more...]

BMI/Virgin Atlantic Earning/Burning Partnership to end

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In what should be a surprise to no-one, Virgin Atlantic and British Midland International will end their earn/burn relationship. You will not be able to burn or earn BMI Diamond Club miles on Virgin Atlantic from 1st September 2012. After this date, you will NOT be able to use BMI miles to redeem on Virgin Atlantic, nor will you be able to earn miles on Virgin Atlantic … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic firms up plans for its Moscow service

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It seems the planning of Virgin Atlantic's new service to Moscow is slowly firming up according to Skynews with confirmation of equipment type that Virgin are going to deploy on the route. It's going to be an Airbus A330 with the new Virgin Atlantic Long Haul product in it - settling the first big question from my last Virgin to Moscow post - which product Virgin would … [Read more...]

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