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2022
LATAM and Virgin Atlantic announce codeshare agreement
LATAM Airlines Group and Virgin Atlantic announced a codeshare agreement. Virgin Atlantic customers can book travel from Heathrow to São Paulo and onward to 12 domestic airports in Brazil; LATAM customers can connect from São Paulo to Virgin Atlantic destinations worldwide.
2021
Virgin Atlantic launches Black Friday flight deals
Virgin Atlantic launched Black Friday deals offering customers the opportunity to save up to £200 on flights.
2020
Virgin Atlantic launches Manchester–Islamabad service
Virgin Atlantic launched a new service between Manchester Airport and Islamabad.
2020
Virgin Atlantic completes rescue deal
Virgin Atlantic completed its rescue deal with major shareholders and creditors on Friday, after receiving various court approvals.
2020
UK court sanctions Virgin Atlantic restructuring plan
At a hearing on Wednesday, an English High Court judge sanctioned Virgin Atlantic's restructuring plan, a step in the process of implementing its rescue package.
2020
Virgin Atlantic files for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection
Virgin Atlantic Airways filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York. The filing was tied to a separate British court action concerning creditor meetings to vote on its recapitalisation plan.
2020
Virgin Atlantic files for U.S. bankruptcy protection
Virgin Atlantic Airways filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection for its U.S. business while seeking approval for a rescue plan; the filing does not mean it is going out of business or liquidating its operations.
2020
Virgin Holidays to become Virgin Atlantic Holidays
As part of Virgin Atlantic's restructuring, the company announced that Virgin Holidays would become Virgin Atlantic Holidays, focusing on one brand and simplifying the operation for customers.
2020
Virgin Atlantic announces temporary suspension of Gatwick flights
Virgin Atlantic announced that it would move its Gatwick operation to Heathrow and temporarily suspend flights from Gatwick, while retaining its Gatwick slot portfolio to allow a possible return in line with customer demand.
2020
Virgin Atlantic announces 3,150 job cuts
Virgin Atlantic announced plans to cut 3,150 roles as part of downsizing its business in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. A 45-day company-wide consultation period began with unions BALPA and Unite.
2020
Virgin Atlantic plans to move Gatwick flights to Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic announced that it would move its flying program at Gatwick to Heathrow, while intending to keep its Gatwick slots in case customer demand rebounded.
2020
Air France, KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic announce joint venture
Air France, KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic announced a joint venture to expand travel options, including trans-Atlantic routes and customer benefits.
2020
Delta and airline partners launch expanded joint venture
Delta Air Lines announced the launch of an expanded joint venture partnership with Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic, linking Delta's previous transatlantic airline deals.
2019
TCS and Virgin Atlantic expand technology partnership
Tata Consultancy Services announced an expansion of its strategic technology partnership with Virgin Atlantic to cover new technology programs on digital channels.
2008
Virgin Atlantic Heathrow lounge wins Best Clubhouse award
Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow lounge was named Best Clubhouse in the V-Flyer.com international awards, voted for by Virgin customers.