Mar 13th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
After flying with an infant to over a dozen countries and on nearly 50 flights in her 20 months, I figured I pretty much have baby travel down to a science, as much as you can call it "science" when dealing with a person who is often unpredictable and doesn't respond to reason. While each flight gets more challenging, I'm relishing this travel time before she has opinions on where to go and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Everything You Need To Know About Flying With An Infant Turning 2
Mar 13th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
After flying with an infant to over a dozen countries and on nearly 50 flights in her 20 months, I figured I pretty much have baby travel down to a science, as much as you can call it "science" when dealing with a person who is often unpredictable and doesn't respond to reason. While each flight gets more challenging, I'm relishing this travel time before she has opinions on where to go and ...A $4000 Eye Mask? Only On Virgin Atlantic
Sep 4th, 2012 at 5:00PM: Virgin Atlantic has done it again – this time teaming with Swarovski crystals to create the most over-the-top flight accessory we've seen in some time, a $4,000 sleep mask decorated with crystals depicting sunglasses ranging from the classic Wayfarer to the shutter shade made famous by Kanye West.
The cheeky masks, which, sans crystals, are now part of the Economy Class amenities kit, ...What Does Your Luggage Say About You?
Aug 20th, 2012 at 1:00PM: We've seen travelers dragging everything from Louis Vuitton to what looks like a used trash bag through airport security of late, and new research shows that most travelers are closer to the latter than the former.
A new study from Virgin Atlantic shows that one in five of us (20%) can't remember the last time we bought new luggage, while more than half (55%) would only upgrade their suitcase ...'50 Shades Of Grey' At 35,000 Feet
Jul 10th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Ana Steel's inner goddess is doing backflips. You can now hear the juicy details of the cult favorite "50 Shades of Grey" live via in-flight audio book on Virgin Atlantic.
The book follows the exploits of Anastasia Steele, a virgin who meets a wealthy businessman with particular tastes in the bedroom. It has already sold over 10 million copies.
"'Fifty Shades of Grey' has quickly gained ...In-Flight Cellphone Calls To Be Allowed On Virgin Atlantic Flights
May 14th, 2012 at 2:30PM: Passengers on Virgin Atlantic will soon be able to make in-flight cellphone calls, send texts and browse the web on their way home from Europe, it was just announced. The new service is part of the airline's upgrade to the Airbus A330, which will also provide expanded in-flight entertainment, USB ports and a very spiffy upper class. Cellphone service will initially be available only on London to ...Virgin Atlantic Reveals New £100 Million Upper Class Cabin
Apr 26th, 2012 at 11:00AM: Cutting-edge airline Virgin Atlantic Airways has revealed their newly redesigned Upper Class Cabin, a £100 million enhancement offering enviable amenities for the luxury traveler.
Highlights of the new cabin include the brand new bar – the longest in the sky – which stretches eight feet and has space to accommodate eight passengers, bespoke Swarovski crystal curtains adorned ...Virgin Atlantic Brings Tea Time To 35,000 Feet
Mar 31st, 2012 at 3:00PM: Afternoon tea is making a come back – at 35,000 feet. Virgin Atlantic says that overseas visitors influenced by TV period dramas such as "Downton Abbey" asked ... and so they will deliver.
Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class passengers can now choose between a full tea service featuring 'English' Breakfast or Earl Grey tea plus finger sandwiches, scones and cakes served in their own ...Longreads introduces curated travel reading with Travelreads
Mar 21st, 2012 at 3:30PM: Thanks to the Internet, social media and our various smartphones and e-readers, you no longer have to rely on the airport newsstand's collection of John Grisham novels for travel reading. You can browse the New York Times from your cell phone, read a guidebook on your Kindle or start dreaming about your next trip with an e-magazine like TRVL. If you're a fan of long-form journalism and fiction, ...Virgin Atlantic to open new clubhouse at JFK in March
Jan 30th, 2012 at 2:00PM: A new, larger, better Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse for upper-class passengers is scheduled to open at New York's Kennedy Airport in early March.
The new clubhouse "will create an unique experience for our passengers to complement our flagship Clubhouse and Revivals Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3," Chris Rossi, Virgin Atlantic's senior vice president for North America told TravelWeekly.
...5 airlines with great in-flight services in economy class
Jan 9th, 2012 at 8:30AM:
Last week, I spent 13 hours desperately trying to fall asleep on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to London; my economy class seat didn't have a personal entertainment system and the cabin monitor was pitch black from my angle. The week before, my sister took a red-eye United Airlines flight from Honolulu to San Francisco without the benefit of a pillow, blanket, or snack.
For many ...Virgin Atlantic celebrates 25 years flying to Miami
Jun 16th, 2011 at 7:00AM: 4.5 Million passengers later, Virgin Atlantic is celebrating 25 years of flying to Miami. Sir Richard Branson walked the wing of a Virgin Atlantic Airways 747-400 at Miami International Airport this week to celebrate 25 years of flying from London to Miami.
"This is a fantastic milestone in Virgin Atlantic's history," Branson said reports the DailyMail. "Miami was the second route Virgin ...Virgin Atlantic first class massage therapists awarded $500,000 in damages
Mar 11th, 2011 at 5:30PM: Two Virgin Atlantic massage therapists have been awarded GBP300,000 in damages for pain caused by repetitive strain injuries from massages performed at the airline's London Heathrow first class lounge.
The pair claimed their injuries were sustained because most of their (male) passengers were massaged while wearing heavy clothing, requiring more intensive therapy.
According to the women, ...Airlines fined for price-fixing, $1.7 billion so far
Mar 6th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
U.S government prosecutors have fined 21 airlines $1.7 billion to date in a price-fixing scheme that has cost America's flying public and cargo shippers millions in a case that dates back to 2000.
Rather than fix problems plaguing the airline industry a decade ago, executives at global carriers scrambled to find an easy way out and avoid financial ruin reports the Associated Press. ...Survey reveals hottest flight attendants - Virgin Atlantic grabs top spot
Feb 15th, 2011 at 11:30AM:
A survey by the Business Travel and Meetings Show asked 1000 of its members to pick the "most attractive flight attendants". The results are a mixed bag - as expected, the Asian carriers all scored very well, but top spot for "hottest flight attendants" went to Virgin Atlantic with 53% of the votes.
There are even a few surprises in the lineup - with Aer Lingus coming in fifth, and KLM ...
Delta: single large airline looking for Virgin partner
Dec 16th, 2010 at 12:00PM: I hope you haven't become too attached to Virgin Atlantic. The airline has gotten its share of calls lately about potential mergers, but they are qualified with expressions like "early stages" and "far too early" to say anything about. This isn't all that surprising, given the strength of its brand and the fact that the airline hired Deutsche Bank to help it evaluate its available growth ...Richard Branson loses bet; will serve as flight attendant on Air Asia
Nov 16th, 2010 at 5:00PM: For some, losing a bet to your buddies means having to shave your head or paint your face in the opposing team's colors for a day. For Richard Branson, losing a bet means having to dress in drag at 38,000-feet.
The Virgin boss and airline superstar lost a bet to his pal Tony Fernandes, who owns Air Asia, over which one of their Formula One teams would perform better this season. The bet: Loser ...Virgin Atlantic releases innovative mobile Jetlag Fighter app
May 12th, 2010 at 1:30PM: Virgin Atlantic just released their newest mobile application - Jetlag Fighter. Last year, we took a look at the Virgin Atlantic "Fear of Flying" app, and the airline continues the trend of well designed applications with this newest application.
In Jetlag Fighter, you are offered an impressive array of tools to help battle jetlag, and anyone who has suffered through the symptoms knows that you ...The best airline safety announcement videos
Apr 6th, 2010 at 2:30PM: Air travelers have all been there -- the plane is about to take off, but first we have to awkwardly look away or bury our noses in magazines to avoid paying attention to the safety announcements. They're the same every time, so we always know that the closest exit may be behind us. But a few savvy airlines have come up with better ways to grab passengers' attention. From stripping down to rapping, ...Inside Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class clubhouse
Dec 15th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
Any traveler who has come within a stone's throw of a major American airport has heard of the Virgin airlines. Among other brands, they've got Virgin America operating service between a handfull of fortunate, domestic cites, V Australia bouncing between Los Angeles and Australia and the granddaddy, Virgin Atlantic, serving the United Kingdom and beyond.
Throughout the years, the airline has ...Gadling app review - Virgin Atlantic Flying Without Fear (iPhone/iPod Touch)
Nov 7th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
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Several days ago, Katie mentioned a new application from Virgin Atlantic called "Flying Without Fear". I'm always on the lookout for new and innovative travel apps, so I took this one for a spin.
The first thing you notice in the application is ...
