Virgin Atlantic

[Jerry]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239531045726420994

 

[TheLocalYokel]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239531045726420994

So the airline is asking staff to take at least two months unpaid leave but the CEO, no doubt on a vastly bigger salary than many of the staff, has extended his 20% pay cut.

That's big of him. I'd be more impressed if the CEO elected to work for nothing during the period the staff take unpaid leave. I'm sure he could afford having no pay for a couple of months far more easily than the majority of his staff.

Addendum

I've just read in another thread that the Heathrow CEO is doing just that - foregoing his pay for the next three months.

 

[Rob c DSA]

What a plonker bet the Virgin staff are outraged.

 

[Seasider]

Where are they going to park all these planes?

 

[Rob c DSA]

Where are they going to park all these planes?

Probably a bit more difficult for the likes of Virgin with bigger aircraft however they will find a way, suspect the regional airports that can handle 787s would be an option. DSA took three Wizz 321's today none are parked at the terminal they have space for a few more aircraft, same with Cardiff suspect they will see some BA metal.

 

[Jerry]

So the airline is asking staff to take at least two months unpaid leave but the CEO, no doubt on a vastly bigger salary than many of the staff, has extended his 20% pay cut.

That's big of him. I'd be more impressed if the CEO elected to work for nothing during the period the staff take unpaid leave. I'm sure he could afford having no pay for a couple of months far more easily than the majority of his staff.

Addendum

I've just read in another thread that the Heathrow CEO is doing just that - foregoing his pay for the next three months.

It would be a nice touch if he and the higher management donated their salaries or part of them so the staff won't go unpaid but unfortunately I don't think we live in a society that thinks that way. Those cabin crew are just expendable to many of the top airline CEOs no doubt.

Where are they going to park all these planes?

Plenty of space at smaller airports like Cardiff

 

[jfy1999]

London Heathrow – Atlanta eff 28MAR21 787-9 operates 1 daily, replacing previously listed A350-1000XWB
London Heathrow – Orlando eff 28MAR21 Service operates 2 daily, instead of initially listed 1 daily (This replaces 2 daily 747 service from Gatwick)
VS135 LHR1100 – 1515MCO 332 D
VS091 LHR1330 – 1745MCO 789 x1
VS091 LHR1330 – 1745MCO 332 1

VS136 MCO1725 – 0640+1LHR 332 D
VS092 MCO2005 – 0920+1LHR 789 x1
VS092 MCO2005 – 0920+1LHR 332 1

Previously reported changes:
London Heathrow – Boston eff 28MAR21 2 daily A330-300, replacing 1 daily each A330 and 787-9
London Heathrow – Cape Town Seasonal service operates until 24APR21, 3 weekly 787-9
London Heathrow – Delhi eff 28MAR21 787-9 replaces A330-300, 2 daily
London Heathrow – Miami eff 28MAR21 787-9 replaces A330-300 in S20, 1 daily
London Heathrow – Mumbai eff 28MAR21 787-9 replaces A330-300, 1 daily
London Heathrow – San Francisco eff 28MAR21 1 of 2 daily operated by A350-1000XWB, replacing 787-9
London Heathrow – Tel Aviv eff 28MAR21 Increase from 1 to 2 daily, 787-9 operating (The 787-9 replaces A330-300 from 25OCT20)

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[dan9999]

Is the vs505 from Brussels bringing vaccines in ?

 

[jfy1999]

Flights to Nassau, Bahamas are starting in November.

It's better in the Bahamas | Stories | Virgin Atlantic

Explore The Bahamas. Whether you're looking for an adventure or just want to spend time relaxing, this spectacular island paradise is waiting.

www.virginatlantic.com

Our twice-weekly services from London Heathrow start on the 20th November on our Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Flights go on sale from 11th August 2021 with return Economy flights starting from £713 per person.

Thanks to seanm1997 on Twitter for linking to the source

 

[CM.]

They are also increasing flights to Bridgetown Barbados I think from 5x to 11x weekly from London Heathrow

 

[CM.]

Timings and days for the Bahamas and Montego Bay flights

https://twitter.com/x/status/1423892924358696965

Also flights frequency’s for the Caribbean for Winter 21/22 (look at bottom tweet)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1423966866092011521

 

[CM.]

Days and timings for the St Lucia route

https://twitter.com/x/status/1426446135141576705

 

[CM.]

Virgin are to launch a new route from Heathrow to Austin in Summer 2022.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1479113147822718985

 

[CM.]

Virgin are to launch a new route from Heathrow to Austin in Summer 2022.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1479113147822718985

The timings and days are now out for this new route.

Flights will start on May 25th 2022 at 4 weekly flights (Mon, Weds, Fri and Sun)

VS231- LHR 11:35-16:05 AUS. (Everyday)
VS232- AUS 18:05-09:00 LHR (Everyday)

The aircraft type being used is the B787-9 Dreamliner.

SeanM1997

 

[CM.]

Virgin Atlantic flights to Havana from Heathrow are to resume from November 1st.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1518258467512930304

 

[MrFenner]

VS to start TPA from 3 November at 4 weekly

Daily from 28 November

 

[CM.]

Here’s the timings for the new Tampa route. Should be onsale next week.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1544596342462447616

 

[CM.]

Virgins planned A330-neo routes out of Heathrow have been revealed. Boston, Tampa, JFK and Miami.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1553247065412669441

 

[CM.]

Virgins A330-900neo inaugural flight will be to Boston on October 12th

https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantic-inaugural-airbus-a330-flight-boston/

 

[jfy1999]

Virgin Atlantic Schedules Turks and Caicos Mid-Nov 2023 Launch​

From 15NOV23, the airline will offer 2 weekly London Heathrow – Providenciales – Montego Bay flights.

Virgin Atlantic Schedules Turks and Caicos mid-Nov 2023 Launch — AeroRoutes

Published at 0700GMT 29NOV22 Virgin Atlantic during the week of 27NOV22’s OAG schedules update filed planned service to Turks and Caicos Islands, previously announced to commence in November 2023. From 15NOV23, the airline will offer 2 weekly London Heathrow – Providenciales – Montego Bay fl

www.aeroroutes.com