Virgin Atlantic Airways News Stories

EU Expected To Clear Delta, Virgin Deal

June 10, 2013

Delta Air Lines is expected to secure unconditional European regulatory approval to buy a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, allowing it to better compete with rivals in the transatlantic market.
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EU To Decide On Delta-Virgin Deal by June 20

May 16, 2013

EU antitrust regulators will decide by June 20 whether to clear a bid by Delta Air Lines for a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, which would help Delta to better compete with rivals United and American.
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Virgin Atlantic Loss Widens

May 16, 2013

Virgin Atlantic said tough economic conditions over the last year and lower demand for business travel caused by the London Olympics dragged it to a wider annual loss.
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Scotland To London By Air Cheaper Than Rail

April 16, 2013

Flights between Scotland and London are nearly always less expensive than going by train, according to a survey conducted by Glasgow-based newspaper The Herald.
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Virgin Atlantic Faces Record Loss: Report

March 10, 2013

Virgin Atlantic is facing record annual losses of GBP£135 million (USD$202 million), raising fears of job cuts, The Sunday Times reported.
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Boeing Tells European Airlines Of 787 Delays

February 8, 2013

Boeing told two European airlines on Friday their deliveries of 787 Dreamliner jets would be delayed, as investigations into the problems behind the grounded aircraft continue.
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Virgin Atlantic Names New Chief Exec

January 8, 2013

Virgin Atlantic has appointed American Airlines executive Craig Kreeger as its next CEO as the British carrier looks to make a success of its transatlantic joint venture with US partner Delta.
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Delta Buys Virgin Stake To Boost London Access

December 12, 2012

Delta Air Lines agreed to buy a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, creating a joint venture that would expand Delta's access to London's Heathrow Airport and increase competition in the lucrative transatlantic market.
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Delta Near Deal To Buy Virgin Atlantic Stake

December 11, 2012

Delta Air Lines is nearing an agreement to buy Singapore Airlines' 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, and is expected to agree to a transatlantic joint venture with the British carrier, a source said.
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Branson Plans To Keep Control Of Virgin Atlantic

December 10, 2012

Richard Branson said he planned to keep control of Virgin Atlantic and IAG boss Willie Walsh was misguided for saying the brand would be ditched by US suitor Delta Air Lines.
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Virgin, Delta Planning Transatlantic JV

December 10, 2012

Virgin Atlantic will form a joint venture on transatlantic flights with Delta Air Lines if the US carrier buys Singapore Airlines' 49 percent stake in the UK airline, a source close to Virgin said.
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Delta Among Suitors For Virgin Atlantic Stake

December 3, 2012

Singapore Airlines said on Monday it was in talks with interested parties to sell its 49 percent stake in British carrier Virgin Atlantic, with sources saying that Delta Air Lines was among the potential suitors.
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