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Virgin Atlantic Airways: global advertising campaign

May 19th, 2010

Virgin Atlantic Airways announced the launch of their first-ever global marketing campaign, “Your Airline’s Either Got it or it Hasn’t.” The new campaign, launching first in the U.S., stems from the roots Virgin Atlantic was built on – a passion for flying and challenging the norm to give travelers a unique and unforgettable flight experience.

Reaffirming Virgin Atlantic’s belief that flying should be a pleasure, not a chore, the campaign line, “Your Airline’s Either Got it or it Hasn’t” encourages passengers to compare their flying experiences and asks “does your airline have ‘it’?” ‘It’ represents what makes flying Virgin Atlantic great, from complimentary car service on all four legs of the journey to moving from curb to Clubhouse in under 10 minutes at Heathrow’s Upper Class Wing, to a fully flat bed with your own aisle access.

Airlines, Europe, North America, Other, Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic: benefits for selected airlines’ frequent flyers

February 2nd, 2010

Long haul airline Virgin Atlantic has announced that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold and Silver Cardmembers will now be able to receive additional benefits when flying on V Australia and Virgin Blue.

The airlines’ frequent flyer programs first joined forces in July last year when they launched an agreement which allowed Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club Members and V Australia‘s Velocity Members to earn Velocity Points or Flying Club Miles on both V Australia and Virgin Atlantic flights.

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Airlines, Australia, New Zealand etc., North America, V Australia, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Blue

Virgin Atlantic responds to European Commission about BA/AA

November 19th, 2009

Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, has responded to the European Commission’s Statement of Objections about British Airways and American Airlines’ plans to effectively merge.

Virgin Atlantic has previously told regulators in Europe and the U.S. that BA/AA would be a monster monopoly and should not be allowed to go ahead.
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Airlines, British Airways, Europe, North America, Virgin Atlantic

World Travel Awards Europe winners unveiled

October 19th, 2009

Europcar, Adam & Eve Hotels, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Virgin Atlantic Airways were amongst companies who triumphed during the World Travel Awards European regional ceremony, staged in the luxurious Marriott Praia D’El Rey in Portugal on October 17, 2009.

The awards, described by the Wall Street Journal as the ‘Oscars’ of the global travel and tourism industry, revealed who are the ‘best of the best’ in the region. In the Europe categories, Lufthansa won the title Europe’s Leading Airline and Marriott Hotels Resorts & Suites won Europe’s Leading Hotel Brand. Meanwhile Europe’s Leading Destination went to Lisbon, Portugal, Carlson Wagonlit Travel took home the award for Europe’s Leading Travel Management Company while Viajes Iberia won the title of Europe’s Leading Travel Agency. Virgin Atlantic Airways won Europe’s Leading Marketing Campaign for their ’25 Years Still Red Hot’ campaign. A number of national category awards were also presented throughout the evening.

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Airlines, Europe, Lufthansa, North America, TAP Portugal, Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic and VisitBritain bring a bit of Britain to Boston

September 22nd, 2009

On Wednesday, September 23, Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, and VisitBritain, the national tourist office for England, Scotland and Wales, will take over parts of Boston with nine iconic British telephone booths ringing throughout the day.

British characters – Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I look-a-likes, British Bobbies (policemen), Bagpipers and other personalities – will be on-site to help Bostonians, who dare to answer the call, complete simple trivia questions for a chance to win a five-night trip to London with Virgin Atlantic that includes hotel accommodations and a $500 Gift Card.
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Airlines, Europe, North America, Other, Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic offers rewards cards worth up to $300

September 16th, 2009

Airline Virgin Atlantic Airways offers special fall promotion. Travelers can earn an American Express(R)-branded rewards card valued up to $300 for every qualifying round-trip flight they take before the end of November.

Between September 15 and November 30, 2009, travelers flying between the U.S. and London in Upper Class, Premium Economy or Economy (in booking classes J, D, W or Y) will receive an American Express-branded rewards card for each way they fly to and from London. No matter how many times they fly, passengers can earn an unlimited number of reward cards between the set dates.

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Airfare Deals, Airlines, Europe, North America, Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic enables passengers to book Eurostar Tickets

August 25th, 2009

Passengers traveling on Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, can now book Eurostar tickets for onward high-speed journeys between London, Paris and Brussels.

Virgin Atlantic is the first airline in the world to implement an e-ticketing agreement with Eurostar, enabling passengers to travel seamlessly between London and Paris or Brussels. Virgin Atlantic passengers can simply make a booking on Eurostar at the same time as they book their air ticket via the Virgin Atlantic contact center, which has access to live availability on each high speed train, or through their local travel agent.
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Airlines, Europe, North America, Other, Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic turns 25

June 23rd, 2009

Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today celebrated its 25th birthday in style by recreating the very first flight to New York that departed on June 22, 1984. Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic, was joined onboard by frequent travelers, travel trade VIPs and a host of special guests including leading fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, international cricketer Kevin Pietersen and his wife, former Liberty X singer Jessica, as well as Ian Botham and Christopher Biggins, who was a passenger on the very first Virgin Atlantic flight 25 years ago.

As part of the celebrations at Heathrow Airport before the historic departure, Sir Richard Branson was joined on the wing of the Boeing 747-400 Virgin Atlantic aircraft, named ‘Birthday Girl’, by acclaimed supermodel and icon, Kate Moss who came to personally wish the airline a Happy Birthday.

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Airlines, Other, Virgin Atlantic

bmi extends codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic

May 26th, 2009

bmi, London Heathrow’s second largest airline, has added nine new destinations to its growing codeshare route network from London Heathrow after expanding its codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic. The new codeshare arrangements cover routes between the USA and bmi’s growing Middle East and Russia and CIS network.

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Airlines, bmi, Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic to start London – Puerto Rico services

May 12th, 2009

Virgin Atlantic today announced it will start flying between London Gatwick and Puerto Rico’s San Juan for the winter season 2009/2010. The weekly services, which will operate via Antigua, begin on 7 November 2009.

Puerto Rico will complement the airline’s strong presence in the Caribbean with existing flights to Barbados, Antigua, St Lucia, Grenada, Tobago, Havana and Jamaica.

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Airlines, New Routes, Virgin Atlantic