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Hit by Covid crisis, Virgin Atlantic set to raise 160 mn pounds in new financing
Reuters |
PUBLISHED ON MAR 14, 2021 03:56 PM IST
"We continue to bolster our balance sheet in anticipation of the lifting of international travel restrictions during the second quarter of 2021", a spokeswoman for Richard Branson's airline said.

Airlines balk at refunds as UK tells travellers not to fly
By Bloomberg | Posted by Kunal Gaurav
PUBLISHED ON DEC 20, 2020 05:05 PM IST
The UK Competition and Markets Authority launched a probe last week into whether airlines violated consumer rights by failing to offer passengers their money back for flights they couldn’t lawfully take.

Virgin Atlantic to start flights to Manchester from Mumbai, Delhi
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON OCT 19, 2020 10:31 PM IST
Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce it will be launching services from Delhi and Mumbai to Manchester as the airline ramps up flying from its home in the north of England, a release said.

Virgin Atlantic ‘still talking’ with UK government on bailout
London | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON APR 26, 2020 05:43 PM IST
British airline Virgin Atlantic was still talking with the UK government about a bailout package to cope with the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic on travel, a company spokesperson has said.

Brexit ‘saddest’ event for UK since World War II, says Richard Branson
Israel | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON OCT 24, 2019 09:44 AM IST
British lawmakers blocked Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s attempt Tuesday to fast-track his Brexit bill through Parliament so that the U.K. can leave the bloc as scheduled on Oct. 31.

Jet Airways’ ex-partners, rivals launch replacement routes to fill India capacity void
Seoul, South Korea | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUN 03, 2019 11:03 AM IST
With international airfares spiking by up to 36% Jet’s former partners, Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines Inc, have been among the first to announce new Indian routes to replace ones previously flown by Jet.

IWD 2019: Empowering women, one act, one day at a time. Read some inspiring stories this Women’s Day
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By Saumya Sharma
UPDATED ON MAR 09, 2019 09:13 PM IST
International Women’s Day 2019: From gender equity to bridging the pay gap and having a voice, women are making us proud in all walks of life and it’s the best feeling to look up to another woman as a source of empowerment and strength.