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			<title>More commission cuts from key carriers</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  Etihad Airways and UK carrier Virgin Atlantic are the latest airlines to axe payments.    ]]></description>
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			<title>A 'Virgin' experience</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Gemma Greenwood stepped on board a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Dubai to sample the airline’s Upper Class experience and to discover whether its much-publicised ‘limo to lounge in 10 minutes’ promise was achievable.]]></description>
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			<title>BA boss predicts tough times for rival Virgin</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: CEO Willie Walsh rounds on 'bleating' Branson over transatlantic move.]]></description>
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			<title>A family affair</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  With many family-friendly products on the market, it's not hard to find a holiday that keeps mum, dad and the kids happy, says Selina Denman.    ]]></description>
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			<title>Much more than a PR stunt</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  Virgin Atlantic's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint are no marketing gimmick, chief operating officer Lyell Strambi tells Arabian Travel News.    ]]></description>
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			<title>Virgin names Kuwait GSA</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Virgin Atlantic has appointed Dnata Travel as its general sales agent for Kuwait.  ]]></description>
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			<title>New York, New York</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  Start spreading the news, the big apple is making a brand-new start of it - and you'll want to be a part of it.]]></description>
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			<title>Winning ticket</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  The Dubai to London flight route is serviced by four major airlines. First Class assesses which firm really is the greatest of them all.    ]]></description>
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			<title>Another first for Virgin</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Virgin Atlantic is set to make the first bio-fuel flight by a commercial airline on February 24.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Malaysia's AirAsia X gets Bahrain backing</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bahrain-based Manara Consortium  and Japan's Orix take 20% stake in carrier.]]></description>
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			<title>Mile high grub</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Tales of bad in-flight meals are the stuff of urban legend, but standards of mile high dining are rising fast with the introduction of celebrated chefs and worldwide cuisine onboard. firstclass decided to sample the culinary delights on offer from some of the world's biggest airlines.]]></description>
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			<title>Branson to bring Virgin Money to Dubai</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson is considering bringing his financial services company Virgin Money to Dubai.]]></description>
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			<title>Virgin double daily likely</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  Virgin Atlantic Airways looks more likely than ever to take its Dubai-London service to double daily.]]></description>
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			<title>Clear skies ahead</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  The aviation sector is often blamed for its huge contribution to global climate change.]]></description>
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			<title>Palm flood - 'Branson wrong'</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Palm and The World safe for at least 800 years, according to developer Nakheel's top environment chief.]]></description>
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			<title>Dubai will be underwater in 50 years, alerts Branson</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[LEADERS IN DUBAI: Virgin chair warns The Palm and The World could disappear.]]></description>
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			<title>California dreaming</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  Not only is San Fransico the cultural capital of California, it is also a shopper's paradise with a buzzing nightlife. Ramia Farrage takes a trip across the Golden gate bridge to find out more.]]></description>
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			<title>Top of the class</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  Silverjet is offering flatbeds and 30 minute check-ins - all for half the price of Emirates airline. Can it succeed?]]></description>
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			<title>Retail Therapy</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[UK tourist board VisitBritain has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic and the Langham Hotel to lure Middle East guests to London this season.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Flying start</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  Virgin Atlantic is renowned for its innovative approach and its recent roll-out of design-led clubhouses shows a synergy between the design language on the ground and in the air.]]></description>
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			<title>It’s not business, it’s personal</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  What makes an ideal business lounge? From wi-fi internet access to spa treatments and personal living spaces, First Class looks at how the world's leading airlines are taking care of their premium passengers.    ]]></description>
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			<title>A home from home</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  While VisitBritain is reminding travel agents to convince their clients that there is more to the UK than London, the city remains the most popular destination in the country with the Arab market.]]></description>
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			<title>Inside the A380</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A sneak preview inside the A380 as the double-decker jumbo jet prepares for its first ever commercial flight in October.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Virgin Atlantic premium economy</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=498742&amp;Itemid=1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[  When you're 30,000 ft above the Mediterranean, a couple of extra inches can make a real difference.]]></description>
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			<title>Virgin scouring GCC for partners</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[UK airline Virgin Atlantic is looking to increase regional sales by appointing travel agent partners in the Gulf.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Ask the expert: Nigel Rea</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  Each month Sea Freight Middle East will pose a topical question to an industry expert. If you have a question you would like answered, or a topic discussed, please send it to seafreight@itp.com.]]></description>
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			<title>All-business class jet trend takes off </title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The all-business class jet trend has taken off, with two of the UK's major carriers revealing plans to set up their own operations.]]></description>
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			<title>And for my next trick, you'll think you're in space</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Sir Richard Branson may well have pulled off another great marketing stunt.]]></description>
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			<title>Airlines and agencies revisit the zero commission debate</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  The UAE's leading carriers, Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways are unlikely to slash commissions to zero in the immediate future.]]></description>
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			<title>Fly higher</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[There's no looking back after sampling Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class service,  says Anil Bhoyrul. ]]></description>
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