The Latest Breaking News from Virgin Atlantic

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 · May 5, 2022

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 · May 5, 2022

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 · May 5, 2022

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

Wales Online · Apr 29, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

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

Wales Online · Apr 27, 2022

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic drop masks on transatlantic flights

US mask mandate overturned by federal judge

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

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 · Apr 19, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

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

Manchester Evening News · Mar 27, 2022