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Airwise News Story Virgin To Seek A380 Compensation

Virgin Atlantic will seek more than more than GBP20 million (USD$37.4 million) in compensation from Airbus for delays in deliveries of the A380 superjumbo, a source familiar with the situation said on Monday.


Airwise News Story BAA To Work With Branson On Fuel-Saving

UK airport operator BAA said on Thursday it had agreed to work with Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson to explore ways for planes to cut fuel consumption at London Gatwick.


Airwise News Story Virgin's Branson Plans To Cut Emissions

Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson on Wednesday proposed changes to aircraft movements at busy airports and the way planes land under a plan he said would cut the world's aviation emissions by up to 25 percent.


Airwise News Story Heathrow Flight Cuts Continue Amid Security Row

Airlines will cut 20 percent of flights departing London's Heathrow Airport on Monday following a directive by the airport's owner amid a growing row over how to handle tougher security measures.


Airwise News Story Delays As UK Flights Return To Normal

Airlines said flights were returning to normal on Friday but warned of more cancellations and further delays at UK airports after a foiled bomb plot sparked a security alert and stranded thousands of passengers.


Airwise News Story Airlines Ban Hand Luggage From UK

Airlines banned hand luggage on flights out of the United Kingdom on Thursday and warned of massive delays after British police said they had disrupted a plot to blow up aircraft in mid-flight.


Airwise News Story Virgin Adds In-Flight Texting

First there were movies, masseurs and meditation, but Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Airways says it has found a new answer to beating the boredom on long flights.


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