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Virgin Atlantic, a trading name of Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited and Virgin Atlantic International Limited, is a British airline with its head office in Crawley, England. The airline was established in 1984 as British Atlantic Airways, and was originally planned by its co-founders Randolph Fields and Alan Hellary to fly between London and the Falkland Islands. Soon after changing the name to Virgin Atlantic Airways, Fields sold his shares in the company after disagreements with Sir Richard Branson over the management of the company. The maiden flight from Gatwick Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport took place on 22 June 1984.

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EasyJet cuts jobs; Norwegian Air losses deepen EasyJet says it will cut up to 30% of posts in preparation for a shrunken air travel market, while Norwegian Air says losses have deepened just days after it completed a financial rescue. Julian.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:19Published 1 week ago

Virgin Atlantic to cut more than 3,000 jobs Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to axe more than 3,000 jobs and end its operations at Gatwick. The airline said it will reduce its workforce by 3,150 people - equivalent to more than a 30% cut. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published on May 5, 2020

Why British Airways doesn't want a bailout As airlines around the world seek government aid, British Airways-owner IAG says it can do without. Instead, boss Willie Walsh is betting on cost cuts. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:25Published on April 29, 2020

Domestic air travel down 70%, recovery likely to be slow Domestic air traffic is down 70% globally and the recovery over the coming six months is likely to be slow, the industry's representative body IATA said on Tuesday. Ciara Lee reports Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:23Published on April 21, 2020

Virgin Atlantic won't survive without government help - Branson Virgin Atlantic won't survive unless it gets government aid, says founder Richard Branson. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:13Published on April 20, 2020

Virgin Atlantic plane brings hundreds of thousands of PPE items from China to UK Sixteen tonnes of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been flown from China to the UK on a cargo-only Virgin flight. The flight was chartered by the NHS and the Department of Health and Social.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:08Published on April 14, 2020

Virgin Atlantic repatriation flight from Mumbai touches down at Heathrow Airport Virgin Atlantic flight VS355 arrives at London Heathrow, carrying the first UK nationals from India’s capital city, Mumbai, back to the UK. It is among the first of the UK government repatriation.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:53Published on April 10, 2020

Coronavirus: Branson to sell Galactic stake to prop up Virgin The billionaire hopes to raise $500m to support his businesses including Virgin Atlantic. BBC News - Published on May 11, 2020
Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic to cut 3,000 jobs and quit Gatwick The airline will axe a third of its workforce in response to the "severe impact" of coronavirus. BBC News - Published on May 5, 2020
Virgin airlines in trouble on two continents Sir Richard Branson says he is not asking for a handout, but a commercial loan to save the airline. BBC News - Published on April 20, 2020

Coronavirus: NHS Nightingale work for Virgin and EasyJet staff Virgin Atlantic and EasyJet appeal to staff to step in and help at the NHS Nightingale hospital. BBC News - Published on March 29, 2020
Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic to seek bailout in coming days The airline is to ask the government for cash to keep going after coronavirus leads to travel slump. BBC News - Published on March 27, 2020
Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic admits flying near-empty planes The carrier has seen a fall in bookings due to the coronavirus outbreak. BBC News - Published on March 10, 2020

Virgin Atlantic suspends Shanghai flights over coronavirus Virgin Atlantic has suspended its daily operations to Shanghai for two weeks from Feb. 2 due to the outbreak of coronavirus and a declining demand for flights, it said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on January 30, 2020
Plane fire: Virgin Atlantic flight makes emergency landing Police believe portable phone charger may be to blame for the fire on the Virgin Atlantic flight. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2019