28 Oct 2012

Virgin Atlantic add a fourth daily flight flight between London (LHR) and New York (JFK)

18 Oct 2012

Cape Town to London direct flights are resumed until April 2013: “Other airlines have stopped their direct flights between London and Cape Town, but we plan our routes to meet the needs and convenience of our customers. Cape Town is one of the key tourist destinations in South Africa, with its beautiful beaches and surrounding wine estates. We want to make it easier for international travellers to visit the city. By introducing the direct flight for summer, we believe this will drive additional tourism to both London and Cape Town by offering convenience along with the unique Virgin experience our passengers love. The direct route also cuts down costs, whichever way you’re flying.” said Virgin Atlantic's country manager for South Africa, Simon Newton-Smith.

15 Oct 2012

The movie "Departure Date" was shot on Virgin Atlantic aircraft at 35,000 feet. It showcases what's on offer in first class.

9 Oct 2012

Flights to London from R7992*

19 Mar 2012

Virgin 4-day sale, flights from London to South Africa

12 Jan 2012

Here's the Virgin Atlantic flight prices to London each month in 2012

3 Oct 2011

Virgin Atlantic birthday fares, R6409 for a return flight from Johannesburg or Cape Town to London.

Oct 2011

Celebrating 16 years of flying between the UK and South Africa, Virgin Atlantic's Country Manager for South Africa, Simon Newton-Smith, says: “As we celebrate 15 years of connecting two of the world’s major hubs, it has been a pleasure for Virgin Atlantic to re-unite family and friends and carry tourists to some of the world’s most beautiful holiday destinations. Last year we contributed an estimated R400 million to the tourism economy of South Africa and, as we increase the number of flights between London and Cape Town, we demonstrate our continued commitment to South Africa and to ensuring a practical and unique flying experience for all our passengers."

Virgin Atlantic's Chief Executive, Steve Ridgway, says: “As one of the first new airlines to start flying to Johannesburg 15 years ago, Virgin Atlantic has played a crucial role in supporting the growing business and tourism links between South Africa and Britain. Indeed this year we have seen a record-breaking amount  of cargo exported from Britain to South Africa and the amount of freight transported between the two countries is up almost a third compared to last year. We’ve moved pretty much everything from flowers, books, machinery, car parts and yes…..even kitchen sinks. We are keen to further strengthen trade between these two nations”.

29 Apr 2010

Analysis of month-on-month Virgin Atlantic London flights.

17 Apr 2010

Virgin London & New York flight special.

17 Mar 2010

Virgin Atlantic is announced official carrier of the England Football Team, after BA had been official carrier for the previous 3 World Cups. Richard Branson said "It is a great honour for Virgin Atlantic to be carrying the England team to Johannesburg. We promise they will be looked after in style by our world-class cabin crew, so that when they arrive in Johannesburg they are fit and ready to take on the world. I, along with everyone at Virgin Atlantic, am sure they will make England proud."

25 Nov 2009

New Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance introduced.

15 Oct 2009

Virgin Atlantic Oct newsletter.

11 Oct 2009

Virgin Atlantic specials in October.

Oct 1996

Virgin Atlantic's first flight from London to Johannesburg, the airline's first destination in Africa.

22 Jun 1984

Virgin Atlantic launches its first flight from London Heathrow Airport

23 Jan 2013

Claire shares this touching tale of how Virgin Atlantic showed heart by offering 50% off on a flight to London for 2 boys who had recently lost their mother.

7 Jan 2013

K has her virgin flight on Virgin Atlantic and becomes a lifetime fan.

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Hours of entertainment on your own personal TV screen.

Checked baggage and sports equipment allowance.

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