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Virgin Launches daily Chicago flights

Virgin Atlantic Airways has launched daily flights from London Heathrow to Chicago O''Hare International Airport.

The carrier now operates to ten destinations in the US and 27 worldwide.

Sir Richard Branson, chairman of the group, commented that he is "thrilled" to be adding the daily service, citing the fact that Chicago is the third busiest business route out of London as a reason behind the decision.

He added: "Competition on the route between London and Chicago is very tough and we will definitely be giving our rivals a run for their money both in the air and on the ground."

Sir Richard said that Richard Daley, mayor of Chicago, played a part in the launch of the flights.

The mayor said that he was "delighted" that Virgin is offering daily services between the city and London.

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New luxury bar for Virgin Heathrow lounge

Virgin Atlantic has joined forces with Grey Goose vodka to open what they describe as the world's best airport bar. The Grey Goose Loft at the airline's Heathrow Clubhouse (premium passenger lounge) was opened with a special set from DJ Pete Tong.

The luxurious bar is located on the upper deck of the airport lounge and offers Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class passengers a bespoke experience with professional 'mixologists' from some of London's best bars creating tailor-made Grey Goose cocktails.

The airline is 'a celebration of the best in new design with individual items of furniture created by some of Europe's most talented young designers.' Integrated into the design of the bar itself is a DJ booth where guest DJs will set the mood to accompany the cocktails on offer.

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Virgin launch cabin crew recruitment drive

Virgin Atlantic has launched a recruitment drive for 500 new cabin crew under plans to expand its flights network and fleet this year, PA reports. The jobs will be based out of Heathrow and Gatwick airports, with recruits working on Virgin Atlantic's new routes of Cancun and Vancouver plus other destinations on its long-haul network including New York, Barbados, Las Vegas and Shanghai.

A spokesman for the airline said: ‘This is an exciting year of growth and investment for Virgin Atlantic as we look forward to expanding our network and welcoming a new fleet of aircraft. The new roles have been created to support our new destinations of Cancun and Vancouver, a second rotation on our San Francisco route and also our new A330-300 aircraft, of which we take delivery of seven later in the year.’

For more information on this airport news story visit: www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/
 
Noticed today on wikipedia that VS ends it's Detroit service on 25/3/2017 and will take over Seattle from Delta on the 26/3/2017.
 
I am booked to fly on VA's new MAN-SFO direct 333 next April - however I want to experience their 787-9 from SFO-LHR and then BA from LHR onto MAN.

I can do this itenary in one booking on the Virgin Holidays website. Would I have to go landside e.g. pass through security and check in again or is there an air side connections link from T3 to T5 if my trip is done as one booking?
 
From the 22nd December to the 30th December Delta Airlines will operate Virgin Atlantic's Heathrow to Atlanta flight with a 777 200er due to Virgin's ongoing problems with their 787 9 aircraft.
 
Press release
Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Sign Definitive Agreements to Strengthen Trans-Atlantic Partnership
PARIS, ATLANTA and LONDON, May 15, 2018 – Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Limited have today signed definitive agreements paving the way forward for their expanded trans-Atlantic joint venture:

  • The Joint Venture Agreement signed between Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic sets out the governance as well as the commercial and operational terms of the expanded trans-Atlantic Joint Venture.
  • Upon completion, Air France-KLM will acquire a 31 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic currently held by Virgin Group for £220 million.
  • Virgin Group will retain a 20 per cent stake and Chairmanship of Virgin Atlantic.
  • Delta will retain its 49 per cent stake.
Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic will now coordinate efforts to secure the appropriate regulatory approvals.

The airlines’ expanded joint venture will become the preferred choice for customers travelling across the Atlantic offering the most comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem miles across all carriers. Customers will also benefit from the co-location of facilities at key hub airports to improve connectivity and access to each carrier’s airport lounges for premium passengers.

The signed agreements are all subject to regulatory approvals.
https://www.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/media-centre/press-releases/trans-atlantic-partnership.html
 
Virgin Atlantic will move their flights to Las Vegas from London Gatwick airport to London Heathrow airport, the new service will start on 31st March 2019 on their 787 9 aircraft.
As well Virgin Atlantic will launch a 2nd daily flight to Boston Logan airport on 31st March 2019 and the new flight will be operated on an A330 300.
Seasonal Barbados flight will resume on December 11th 2018 until 19th February 2019.
https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/virgin-switches-vegas-flights-from-gatwick-to-heathrow-14199
 
Coathanger16 said:
I suspect it will be a N.American destination that replaces Dubai or an increase in frequency on an existing route.
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On the other forum someone said that it was an evening slot considering they are shifting Las Vegas to LHR i do wonder if they may look at Orlando either that or operate an evening JFK. Virgin do seem to be focusing towards the US more and more.
 
Jerry said:
On the other forum someone said that it was an evening slot considering they are shifting Las Vegas to LHR i do wonder if they may look at Orlando either that or operate an evening JFK. Virgin do seem to be focusing towards the US more and more.
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Unless they swap the landing slot at LHR with another flight I'm not sure what they could use it for. Virgin's Dubai service currently leaves LHR at 22:30 which is really too late for a Westbound flight - the flight wouldn't be landing until past midnight local time in the US. Any flights longer than LHR to DXB would also require the aircraft to have a lengthy layover.
 
Excellent! Please thank her for us.
 
My sister is now heading back to the UK with Virgin from Johannesburg on a 787 9 G-VOWS which is 2 years old. She enjoyed here time in South Africa and said it is a beautiful country and she definitely wants to go back there.
She sent me a few photos of the terminal at JNB so i thought i'd share them here.

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