Virgin Atlantic will fly between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and London, England from 2025
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Saudia and Virgin Atlantic sign codeshare deal
Saudia and Virgin Atlantic passengers will be able to collect frequent flyer benefits and coordinate travel
Bengaluru
Virgin Atlantic announces to new services to Bengaluru, Mumbai
While the airline commenced its flight to Bengaluru from London’s Heathrow airport early this week, the second daily flight to Mumbai will be launched in October
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Virgin Atlantic to resume Dubai flights
Dubai will welcome back UK Virgin Atlantic after signing dnata partnership
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Virgin Atlantic expands India operations with daily direct services from London to Bengaluru
With the new flight services to Bengaluru, the airline is likely to offer almost 500,000 seats each year between the UK and India
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US slaps $1.05mn fine on Virgin Atlantic for flying over Iraq
Virgin Atlantic must pay $525,000 in three instalments
Airlines
Virgin Atlantic updates gender policy, allows men to wear skirts
Updated gender policy and uniform requirements will now allow male employees to wear skirts
Air travellers
UK cancels all remaining travel restrictions; PCR tests, masks, passenger locator forms not mandatory on arrival
Virgin Atlantic offers passengers travelling to the UK “the personal choice on whether to wear a mask onboard”, although requirements may differ by destination
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Video: How Richard Branson is trying to save his Virgin empire
Sir Richard Branson has cut a figure as a brash and rebellious impresario who took on big businesses with his larger-than-life personality, charm, and sheer guts.
Dubai International Airport
Emirates named world’s most family friendly carrier
British parenting site Play Like Mum has ranked 20 airlines on how well they cater for children
Abu Dhabi
Dubai to London: who will be king of the skies?
As the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects Middle Eastern carriers to report an $800m net profit in 2019, London to Dubai carriers are battling sky high competition
Aviation
Virgin Atlantic pilots plan Christmas strike
The UK carrier, which operates return flights from London Heathrow to Dubai, said it did not expect the action to impact its flight schedule
