Virgin Atlantic

[Jerry]

Virgin have put up a video of G-VMNK Daydream Believer being painted in Virgin Atlantic colours on their twitter page.
https://twitter.com/VirginAtlantic/status/956912546761641984

 

[Jerry]

It looks like Virgin have released there seat plan for their new A330 200s that will be based at MAN.
The aircraft will have 19 Upper Class seats with 3 types of suite. The Love suite for the centre and ideal for couples, the Solo Freedom Suite with direct aisle access and the Solo Corner Suite which has extra privacy and a great view.
46 Economy Extra Legroom seats and 222 Economy seats. Also there will full Wi-Fi and free messaging for Upper Class (on Delta Airlines all classes get that).There will be a Premium Economy Class fitted in each aircraft towards the end of the year.
http://www.airportsinternational.co...ic-unveils-latest-addition-to-its-fleet/19621

 

[ethanegcc]

So they’ve turned the fact that they aren’t bothering to refit the aircraft and keeping them in Air Berlin config into a marketing spin?

“Love Suite” Virgin have some great PR tactics!

 

[Coathanger16]

One thing I did think of - these are Air Berlin aircraft and the business class seats at least are Air Berlin. Whilst the aircraft have been repainted in Virgin colours, will the business class seats still have Air Berlin on them?

 

[Jerry]

Yep they have! I'm not but they might have removed some as i thought Air Berlin had 24 business class seats? Maybe they might have done it to create some extra leg room seats?

 

[Coathanger16]

Yep they have! I'm not but they might have removed some as i thought Air Berlin had 24 business class seats? Maybe they might have done it to create some extra leg room seats?

According to this site Air Berlin operated them with 19 business class seats.

https://www.seatmaestro.com/airplanes-seat-maps/airberlin-airbus-a330-200/

For those not aware they'd be flying on what was an Air Berlin aircraft, I imagine it would be a bit of a surprise seeing the aircraft in Virgin colours then getting on board and seeing Air Berlin

 

[Jerry]

According to this site Air Berlin operated them with 19 business class seats.

https://www.seatmaestro.com/airplanes-seat-maps/airberlin-airbus-a330-200/

For those not aware they'd be flying on what was an Air Berlin aircraft, I imagine it would be a bit of a surprise seeing the aircraft in Virgin colours then getting on board and seeing Air Berlin

I thought for some reason they had more. For MAN though not a bad layout.

 

[David_itl]

And in the meantime, enhanced Flybe codeshare out of GLA for MAN. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/...nd_Flybe_enhance_travel_options_from_Glasgow/

 

[Jerry]

On a net there is a post saying there is a rumour of a joint venture between Virgin Atlantic and Jet Airways for a Manchester to Delhi route. Its apparently going to be 6 weekly with no Monday flights. Aircraft used will be a mix of A330 200s and 300s and it starts October 18.
The operation will apparently be this
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
DEL-MAN 9W 12.30-17.30
MAN-DEL VS 19.00-09.50
Wednesday, Friday and Sundays
DEL-MAN VS 11.30-16.10
MAN-DEL 9W 09.30-01.00 +1
http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1385895

 

[Aviador]

On a net there is a post saying there is a rumour of a joint venture between Virgin Atlantic and Jet Airways for a Manchester to Delhi route. Its apparently going to be 6 weekly with no Monday flights. Aircraft used will be a mix of A330 200s and 300s and it starts October 18.
The operation will apparently be this
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
DEL-MAN 9W 12.30-17.30
MAN-DEL VS 19.00-09.50
Wednesday, Friday and Sundays
DEL-MAN VS 11.30-16.10
MAN-DEL 9W 09.30-01.00 +1
http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1385895

 

[Coathanger16]

On a net there is a post saying there is a rumour of a joint venture between Virgin Atlantic and Jet Airways for a Manchester to Delhi route. Its apparently going to be 6 weekly with no Monday flights. Aircraft used will be a mix of A330 200s and 300s and it starts October 18.
The operation will apparently be this
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
DEL-MAN 9W 12.30-17.30
MAN-DEL VS 19.00-09.50
Wednesday, Friday and Sundays
DEL-MAN VS 11.30-16.10
MAN-DEL 9W 09.30-01.00 +1
http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1385895

Operated by Virgin or Jet I wonder?

 

[Jerry]

Operated by Virgin or Jet I wonder?

Both apparently.

 

[Chilly Dog]

On a net there is a post saying there is a rumour of a joint venture between Virgin Atlantic and Jet Airways for a Manchester to Delhi route. Its apparently going to be 6 weekly with no Monday flights. Aircraft used will be a mix of A330 200s and 300s and it starts October 18.
The operation will apparently be this
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
DEL-MAN 9W 12.30-17.30
MAN-DEL VS 19.00-09.50
Wednesday, Friday and Sundays
DEL-MAN VS 11.30-16.10
MAN-DEL 9W 09.30-01.00 +1
http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1385895

Hmm. The poster in question appears to be an EY pilot. So info could be from an appropriate source.

VS and 9W do cooperate on LHR-BOM (Virgin codeshare on Jet's three daily services) but not on LHR-DEL where each operate separate schedules.

The quoted flight times have been flagged as suspect - and don't seem to serve either the Indian market (onward connections beyond DEL for a 0100 arrival are poor), or the USA market (none of the services would allow same day connections onto VS flights to the US).

An interesting one to watch, all the same!

 

[jfy1999]

G-VNAP ("Sleeping Beauty") has emerged from hibernation with some special titles.

Image from the Virgin Atlantic Blog

 

[Jerry]

Virgin Atlantic have cancelled their order for 6 A380s. Shame we won't get to see the A380 in Virgin's livery! Though the cancellation is hardly unexpected!
https://www.aviationwales.com/no-place-in-virgin-fleet-for-airbus-a380-broughton-jobs-safe/
And Virgin will also offer a hand luggage only fare.
https://www.aviationwales.com/virgin-and-ba-to-offer-low-cost-long-haul-fares/

 

[Jerry]

Virgin Atlantic reports a pre tax loss of £28.4 million for 2017. A £51 million reverse on their 2016 profits of £23 million. Guessing the Rolls Royce Trent engine problems were the cause of it. Will be interesting to see where Virgin Atlantic go as a company in the future. Maybe more holiday focused from airports MAN and LGW in the future.
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/299938/virgin-atlantic-reports-28-million-loss

 

[David_itl]

Minor operational changes for Virgin... the split 747 operation to Atlanta and New York is now daily 747 to New York and 6 weekly A332 to Atlanta
https://www.routesonline.com/news/3...n-atlantic-s18-service-changes-as-of-22mar18/

 

[LBA787]

So looking into NYC traveling in June. Is the 744 operating JFK all summer?

 

[EGCC_MAN]

It might be worth trying a dummy-booking for your preferred dates on the Virgin website. It will probably indicate what aircraft type to expect on the day. Enjoy your trip.

 

[ethanegcc]

So looking into NYC traveling in June. Is the 744 operating JFK all summer?

I believe from 22 May atleast for peak season.