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Furious passengers aboard aborted plane say they weren't told pilot was untrained

Travellers on the Virgin Atlantic flight to New York were also annoyed to learn they were not entitled to a refund because the delay was inside the four-hour compensation window

Daily Mirror

Virgin Atlantic flight forced to turn around because pilot was untrained

A Virgin Atlantic flight was forced to turn back only 40 minutes into the flight after they discovered that the co-pilot was still in training and wasn't a qualified pilot

Edinburgh Live

Virgin Atlantic flight did U-turn back to UK after co-pilot revealed to be still in training

The long-haul flight was suspended and sent back to the UK after just 40 minutes

Manchester Evening News

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Virgin Atlantic plane forced to turn back after take off as pilot was 'still in training'

The flight was headed from Heathrow to JFK Airport in New York

Chronicle Live

Virgin Atlantic plane forced to turn round after pilot hadn't finished training

Passengers were 40 minutes into the flight when it had to turn round

Liverpool Echo

Virgin Atlantic plane forced to turn back to Heathrow after pilot roster error

The Airbus A330 to New York returned to Heathrow on Monday when the two pilots on board became aware of the error.

Evening Standard

Airbus A330 jet sent back to Heathrow as pilot had not completed flying test

The flight was just 40 minutes into its journey to New York

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Virgin plane turns back after it emerges first officer had not completed test

The Airbus A330 to New York returned to Heathrow on Monday when the two pilots on board became aware of the error.

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic plane from Heathrow to New York forced into U-turn as pilot was still in training

Passengers were 40 minutes into trans-Atlantic flight

Wales Online

Passengers terrified as plane makes U-turn over Ireland due to untrained pilot

A Virgin Atlantic flight had to U-turn over Ireland on its way to New York after it was discovered that the co-pilot was still in training, leaving passengers both terrified and furious

Irish Mirror

Virgin Atlantic flight to New York forced to make u-turn due to untrained pilot

The plane was 40 minutes into its flight when Virgin Atlantic managers on the ground realised that the first officer onboard had yet to complete his final pilot exams.

Daily Record

Virgin Atlantic flight forced to turn around after it emerged pilot had not completed training

First officer had reportedly not yet passed ‘final assessment flight’

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic plane forced to turn back mid-flight to US due to untrained pilot

A Virgin Atlantic flight had to U-turn on its way to New York after it was discovered that the co-pilot was still in training, leaving passengers furious with the delay

Daily Mirror

British Airways mocked for 'travesty' Jollof rice dish served on flight

A Twitter user shared a picture of the meal that was branded a 'travesty' by fans of the African dish, adding that the food served looked nothing like Jollof rice, and they even spelt the name wrong

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Virgin Atlantic searching for UK's next drag star to perform at San Francisco Pride event

Performers wanted to strut their stuff on stage during San Francisco Pride Month

Liverpool Echo

Virgin Atlantic starts up news job scheme after Covid break

The airline is looking for a diverse range of applicants

Wales Online

Virgin Atlantic jobs scheme resumes after three-year Covid break

The airline is looking to recruit 10 apprentice engineers and four graduate engineers in a bid to attract fresh new talent into the industry

The Independent UK

UK flights diverted to refill due to Johannesburg airport fuel crisis

Tonight’s Virgin Atlantic departure from South Africa’s hub will fly via Durban and arrive three hours late at London Heathrow

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Latest face mask guidelines for passengers flying with TUI, Ryanair, Jet2 and more

Here are the most up-to-date requirements for people travelling with TUI, Jet2, Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Virgin Atlantic, Vueling and Loganair

The Independent UK

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic drop masks on transatlantic flights

US mask mandate overturned by federal judge

Daily Mirror

US face mask rules on flights dropped for Brits earlier than planned

US face mask rules have changed with coverings no longer required on public transport, planes and in airports, as airlines including Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines update their policies

Daily Mirror

TUI ditches face mask rules on more UK flights as it updates policy

TUI, Jet2 and easyJet have been easing their face mask rules on flights for UK passengers - and now TUI is extending this to cover even more UK routes

Manchester Evening News

Flight from Manchester to Pakistan cancelled at last minute after protest sparks safety concerns

Roads around Islamabad Airport have been blocked by anti-government demonstrators

Insider UK

Virgin Atlantic set to offset carbon at new facility in North East Scotland

Mitsui and Storegga sign deal on commercialisation of the Direct Air Capture technology

The Independent UK

Moment 54 Ukrainian orphans arrive in UK from war torn homeland clutching teddy bears

Save a Child founder said London looked like “jewels in the night” as a plane with dozens of Ukrainian orphans touched down last night

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