Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic NW26 Tampa Service Reductions

Published at 2130PDT 22SEP26 / 0430GMT 23SEP26 Virgin Atlantic in recent schedule update filed service reductions for London Heathrow – Tampa route during Northern winter 2026/27 season, where the airline schedules 4 weekly flights for the period of 07NOV26 – 27MAR27, instead of 7 weekly. In the first quarter of 2027, service further reduces to 3 weekly for the period of 08JAN27 – 03FEB27). VS129 LHR1305 – 1745TPA 789 2 VS129 LHR1305 – 1745TPA 339 4 VS129 LHR1430 – 1910TPA 789 6 VS130 TPA2125 – 1040+1LHR 339 4 VS130 TPA2125 – 1040+1LHR 789 26

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Virgin Atlantic Moves 232-seater A330neo Service Entry to 1Q27

Published at 1500PDT / 2200GMT 22SEP26 Virgin Atlantic in recent schedule update continues to revise planned 232-seater Airbus A330-900neo operation. Previously scheduled to enter service on 05DEC26, the new 232-seater is now scheduled on London Heathrow – New York JFK route from 05JAN27 at the earliest. For the month of January 2027, A330-900neo is scheduled on following service. * VS045/046 eff 05JAN27 Day x57 * VS009/010 eff 08JAN27 Day 5 For Northern summer 2027 season from 28MAR27, the 232-seater is scheduled on daily VS045/046 and up to daily VS009/010. The airline previously filed 232-seater on London Heathrow – Atlanta route from 05MAR27, this is no longer in effect. Planned operation remains subject to change.

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Liverpool Diversion: A Virgin Atlantic A350?!

Earlier this morning, Liverpool Airport has had an interesting diversion, being a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000! Information around the reasons for this diversion, rather than continuing… The post Liverpool Diversion: A Virgin Atlantic A350?! first appeared on The Aviation Hub .

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Virgin Atlantic flight VS127 to JFK is declaring an emergency after takeoff from Manchester

MANCHESTER — A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for New York has been forced to abort its transatlantic journey and return to Manchester Airport shortly after departure following an inflight emergency. Flight VS127, operated by an Airbus A330-300 (registration G-VSXY), departed Manchester Airport (MAN) on schedule at 14:55 BST for what was intended to be a […]

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Virgin Atlantic Accelerates A330-300 Retirements As SAS Takes On Its Oldest Widebodies

The airline is onboarding new A330neos as SAS looks to quickly expand its widebody fleet.

Simple Flying•Jack McGarity14 Sept

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Virgin Atlantic named Team GB and ParalympicsGB airline partner for LA28

Virgin Atlantic has been named the Official Airline Partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Virgin Atlantic Holidays also appointed Official Holiday Partner. With two years to go until the Games, the airline has officially begun its journey to LA28, with [read more]

UK Aviation News•Nick Harding13 Sept

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Virgin Atlantic Cancels 5 Major Long-Haul Routes From Heathrow: See Full List Now

The cuts were concentrated in two key markets.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman13 Sept

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Virgin Atlantic Sells 2 Boeing 787-9s To LOT Polish Airlines, Focuses On New A330neos

Virgin Atlantic has taken the next step in reducing its Dreamliner fleet, handing over two of its Boeing 787-9s to LOT Polish Airlines. The UK carrier is working to bring its 787 fleet down from 17 to 14 jets. LOT's chief executive, Michał Fijoł, has confirmed that the transfer will be completed in 2027. Naturally, the move will grow LOT's pre-existing Dreamliner fleet, which includes eight 787-8s and seven 787-9s.

Simple Flying•Chris Loh11 Sept

Why Virgin Atlantic Is Cutting 30 Seats From Its A330-900neo To Add 16 Upper Class Suites

Cutting 30 seats seems like a lot, but for Virgin, it is a small and worthy price to pay to maintain its financial health well into the future.

Simple Flying•Jacob Johnson10 Sept

Virgin Atlantic Cuts 5 Long-Haul Routes To North America: See Affected Flights

Most of the flights are to the United States.

Simple Flying•Prachi Patel5 Sept

Virgin Atlantic teams up with Team GB and ParalympicsGB

Virgin Atlantic has been announced as the Official Airline Partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Virgin Atlantic Holidays as the Official Holiday Partner. With LA28 two years away, the journey starts today. Virgin Atlantic founder Sir Richard Branson joined athletes Jake Jarman and Kadeena Cox and cabin crew at London Heathrow to declare check in for LA28 officially open.

Breaking Travel News4 Sept

Virgin Atlantic appoints Richard McCord as Chief Financial Officer

Virgin Atlantic has today announced the appointment of Richard McCord as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who will join the travel company and its Executive Leadership Team from 5 October 2026. Richard will lead the Finance team as the airline strengthens its financial foundations to deliver profitable growth, continues to invest in its premium customer experience, and evolves its future strategy. As CFO, he will have overall accountability for Finance, Treasury, Procurement and Fleet, Insurance, and Internal Audit, while he will become a member of the Virgin Atlantic Board.

Breaking Travel News4 Sept

LOT to acquire two Boeing 787-9s from Virgin Atlantic in 2027

LOT Polish Airlines will add two used Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from Virgin Atlantic during the first half of 2027, expanding its long-haul fleet ahead of the summer peak. LOT CEO Fijo? told Polish aviation publication Rynek Lotniczy that the aircraft should join LOT in time for its widebody fleet to reach 19 aircraft for the […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban2 Sept

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Virgin Atlantic Points Sale: 70% Bonus Brings Cost To 1.20-1.48 Cents Each

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering a rare 70% bonus on purchased points, bringing the cost to as low as 1.20-1.48 cents each depending on your account's country.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig2 Sept

Virgin Atlantic Sells 2 Boeing 787-9s To LOT Polish Airlines, Focuses On New A330neos

Ditching its unwanted Dreamliners will allow Virgin Atlantic to focus on premium-heavy A330neos in another Boeing defeat.

Simple Flying•Louis Hardiman1 Sept

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LOT Polish Airlines to source Boeing 787-9s from Virgin Atlantic

LONDON - Virgin Atlantic is set to remove two Boeing 787-9 aircraft from its fleet. The Dreamliners will be transferred to LOT Polish Airlines in 2027. The move is part of a wider fleet reshuffle that will have Virgin Atlantic melt its 787 fleet from 17 to 14 aircraft and put the strategy increasingly towards Airbus A330-900 aircraft.

aero.uk1 Sept

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Bilt Rent Day Promotion September 2026: 25-100% Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus

Bilt's September 2026 Rent Day promotion offers double points on purchases and a transfer bonus of up to 100% to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig1 Sept

Passenger Flight Experiences Near-Miss with High Flying Drone

An aircraft taking off from London Heathrow Airport narrowly avoided colliding with a drone flying considerably higher than legally allowed. The plane was a passenger jet operated by Virgin Atlantic. A Near-Miss A drone flying above Woking, Surrey, came within 16 feet of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet, almost colliding with the aircraft. Carrying 264 […]

Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas29 Aug

Livery of the Week: Virgin Atlantic

The British carrier’s red tail, metallic accents, and distinctive nose art have evolved alongside the airline for more than four decades.

AirlineGeeks•Ryan Ewing28 Aug

Bilt Rent Day Promotion September 2026: Up To 100% Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus

Bilt is the platform known for providing rewards for housing payments. Earlier this year we saw massive changes at Bilt, including an overhaul of the credit card portfolio, plus new ways that housing rewards are offered.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig28 Aug