Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2007
Passenger fuel-surcharge price fixing
Virgin Atlantic acknowledged that it had participated in an agreement with British Airways concerning passenger fuel surcharges. British Airways was fined by UK and US authorities, while Virgin Atlantic received immunity from prosecution.
1993
British Airways dirty-tricks affair
Virgin Atlantic's libel action against British Airways followed allegations that British Airways had attempted to undermine its rival. British Airways settled and paid damages and legal costs.