Virgin launches Little Red with flight to Edinburgh 10 April 2013 By Luna Dizon Aiming to introduce a little stiff competition across the UK domestic flying market, Virgin Atlantic have launched Little Red. The new service will fly between London Heathrow and Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Manchester. As well as giving passengers more choice in terms of their travel options within the UK, Virgin are hoping it will also boost their long-haul services. Read on to find out more... Comments (1) Show Comments Leave a Comment Read Article 10 Apr
Boost for Virgin's short-haul future with London to Scotland routes 19 November 2012 By Luna Dizon Good news for Virgin's short-haul ambitions as they are offered the available London Heathrow slots to Scotland left vacant following British Airways' takeover of bmi. Starting from March next year, Virgin Atlantic will operate daily flights from London to Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Read on to find out more. No Comments Leave a Comment Read Article 19 Nov
Frankenstorm, flight cancellations and knowing your rights 29 October 2012 By Luna Dizon As one of the biggest storms in US history, closes in on the East coast, thousands of flights have been cancelled and there's travel disruption on the ground too. If you're due to travel to, from or around the east coast (including New York, Washington DC and Boston), make sure you check with your airline or travel agent about your flight status as well as local news for public transport latest. DO also make sure you are aware of what your air travel rights are and what your travel insurance entitles you to. Better to be safe than sorry! No Comments Leave a Comment Read Article 29 Oct
Conquer your flying fears with easyJet's course 09 October 2012 By Luna Dizon Is your fear of flying stopping you from taking that trip overseas? Budget airline, easyJet want to remedy that with their Fearless Flyer courses. Running them from various airports around the UK, they include a session featuring motivational coach and therapist, Lawrence Leyton (from Channel 4's Fear of Flying) as well as a flight experience. Find out more as well as see what other airlines do fear of flying type courses here. No Comments Leave a Comment Read Article 09 Oct
Virgin look to the skies as they move in on domestic market 22 August 2012 By Luna Dizon If you enjoyed travelling between Manchester and London with Virgin, don't worry - you'll still be able to... just by plane rather than train! As Virgin announces they'll be moving in on the domestic market for air travel, it can only be good news for passengers as airlines and train companies compete for business. Travel within the UK can be expensive (especially if not planned well in advance!), it's worth checking our great UK car hire deals as you could well find it's cheaper when there's a few of you! No Comments Leave a Comment Read Article 22 Aug
Virgin launch new route with 'tax-free' flights 09 July 2012 By Luna Dizon Richard Branson celebrated in mariachi style at the launch of Virgin's new route to Cancun in Mexico. And to further strengthen the airline industry's campaign to scrap Air Passenger Duty tax, customers booking flights to Cancun with Virgin this weekend (13 and 14 July) will see the tax dropped for their flights. Read on for the story and if you're planning a holiday soon, don't forget to visit CarJet for cheap car hire deals worldwide. No Comments Leave a Comment Read Article 09 Jul
Make phone calls and have a drink with Richard Branson whilst you fly 16 May 2012 By Luna Dizon See what the folk at Virgin Atlantic have been up to for their passengers... Make or receive phone calls, texts and emails way up in the sky on flights between London and New York. Celebrate (or drown your sorrows) with Richard Branson in your drink as the bar in the Upper Class cabin now serve drinks with "Little Richard" ice cubes. And if that's all got you fired up, you can now also record a song at Virgin Atlantic's lounge at London Heathrow Airport... Phew, they've been busy! And if you are flying over to New York, don't miss a trip to Niagara Falls with a fantastic deal on New York car hire. No Comments Leave a Comment Read Article 16 May