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The Latest Breaking News from Virgin Atlantic

Travellers face years of flight route cancellations over plane parts shortage

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced further suspension of routes

The Independent UK

Florida airports and Disney World start to reopen after Hurricane Milton damage

While Orlando’s airports and major theme parks are back to normal, Busch Gardens in Tampa remains closed – and British Airways has cancelled its Friday flight to Tampa

The Independent UK

Glasgow Airport flight delayed due to Hurricane Milton

Thousands of UK holidaymakers have had flights to Florida disrupted as Hurricane Milton hits the US.

The National (Scotland)

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Flights between UK and Florida cancelled as US braces for Hurricane Milton

Flights between the UK and Florida have been cancelled as the US braces for Hurricane Milton.

The National (Scotland)

Hurricane Milton: Your rights as thousands of UK tourists’ flights cancelled amid storm’s threat to life

Explainer: These are the options if you are one of the many British tourists already there or booked to travel

The Independent UK

Break Out the Biker Shorts Because Princess Diana Style Season Is Here

Shop these pieces to create a perfect Lady Di moment this fall.

Marie Claire

British Airways passport refusal after ignoring UK government advice costs Florida holidaymakers thousands

Exclusive: Ground staff working for BA refused to accept evidence from the UK Foreign Office and the airline’s own call centre that Kathleen Matheson’s passport was valid

The Independent UK

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British Airways: What’s going wrong? Simon Calder reveals what’s really causing the airline so many problems

With delays and cancellations once again plaguing the national carrier, Simon Calder delves into the challenges faced by BA – including intense competion from budget airlines and complexity of crew schedules

The Independent UK

How far is it possible to ‘green’ an airplane?

Industry insiders say the sector can work harder to improve and pollute less. But environmentalists are less convinced.

Fortune

Influencers named as most irritating passengers to deal with by former flight attendant

Alcohol and sleeping pills said to cause passengers to ‘act out of character’

The Independent UK

Airlines suspend UK flights to Israel amid fears of all-out war in the Middle East

AIRLINES are suspending flights from the UK to Israel amid rising fears escalating hostilities in the Middle East will boil over into all-out war.

The National (Scotland)

Flight delays expected as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic avoid Middle East airspace due to rising tension

Exclusive: Passengers can expect longer flight times while Qantas drops its Perth-London direct route

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic transatlantic advert banned for misleading consumers

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received five complaints

The Independent UK

Hurricane Beryl: Travel advice as storm hits Texas – with ‘life-threatening’ conditions forecast

‘Hurricane-force winds, dangerous storm surge, and heavy rainfall are forecast to begin within the next few hours across the Yucatan Peninsula’ – National Hurricane Center

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Flight cancellations as Hurricane Beryl heads to the Caribbean

’Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion’ – National Hurricane Center

Fortune

Virgin Atlantic's CEO says he received complaints about the airline's tattoo policy—and he doesn't care

Virgin Atlantic's CEO is reimagining the airline with new bars on planes and laxer uniform policies for flight attendants.

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic plane forced to reroute due to cracked windshield at 40,000ft

Damage to the cockpit windscreen prompted the U-turn to London Heathrow

Evening Standard

Flight turns back to London Heathrow after Boeing plane windscreen 'cracked at 40,000 feet'

The Boeing plane was on its way to San Francisco when it was forced to turn back

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The Independent UK

Wizz Air named as worst airline for flight delays – check the full list

Emerald Airlines recorded the best performance last year with an average delay of just 13 minutes and six seconds

The Independent UK

‘I decided screw it, let’s give it a go’: Richard Branson says airlines were ‘abysmal’ when he started Virgin

Exclusive: In 1984, the Virgin Atlantic founder wondered: ‘will we last more than three or four years?’

The National (Scotland)

Warning to everyone going on holiday over Ryanair, easyJet & TUI scams

WHICH? found scammers were impersonating British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, TUI, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air on Twitter/X...

Fortune

Richard Branson unveils succession plan to give Virgin Atlantic to his kids

Branson's daughter Holly is Virgin Atlantic's chief purpose and vision officer, while his son Sam is an informal advisor.

The Independent UK

Richard Branson says getting rid of bars on his planes was ‘dreadful mistake’ and will bring them back

Bar services were stopped in 2019 in favour of a ‘loft’ area

The National (Scotland)

Emergency response as Virgin Atlantic flight makes landing at Edinburgh Airport

A Virgin Atlantic flight prompted an emergency response as it landed at Edinburgh Airport.

Fortune

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From hikes beneath a fall canopy in Asheville to fondue tastings in Zurich, there’s a litany of ways to enjoy spending 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points.

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