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Virgin Atlantic is now a part of SkyTeam

2 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Virgin Atlantic officially joins the SkyTeam alliance today, just five months after announcing its intention to affiliate with the group.

This story is about: Air France, alliances, China Eastern, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, ITA, joint venture, KLM, LHR, London, Lounge, lounges, loyalty, premium cabin, SkyTeam, Upper Class, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: Loyalty

UK sees “substantial lessening of competition” risk in proposed Viasat/Inmarsat merger

7 October 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Their overlap in the inflight connectivity segment could derail the proposed merger between Viasat and Inmarsat. UK regulators announced plans to further investigate the competitive impact of the deal.

This story is about: British Airways, EAN, European Aviation Network, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Inmarsat Global, Mark Dankberg, merger, regulations, ViaSat, ViaSat-3, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: IFEC

Virgin Atlantic launches "Retreat Suite" in A330neo Upper Class

12 July 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Virgin Atlantic is the latest airline to offer a differentiated experience for some passengers in its business class cabin. The carrier introduced the Retreat Suite, a more premium version of its Upper Class suite, as part of the unveiling of its new A330neo interior.

This story is about: A330-900, A330neo, business class, economy class, Factorydesign, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, power, premium cabin, premium economy, Retreat Suite, seating, seats, Upper Class, USB, USB-C, ViaSat, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Virgin Atlantic see free WiFi on the horizon, seeks better selling opportunities in the interim

3 March 2021 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

A Virgin Atlantic 787 departing London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic reiterated its expectation that in-flight WiFi connectivity will eventually be free to passengers. But don’t expect that in the immediate future. The company is much more focused today on improving the paid take rates than transitioning to a free model.

This story is about: 2Ku, Delta Air Lines, gogo, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Intelsat, PAC, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Virgin Atlantic, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Virgin Atlantic flied for bankruptcy protection today, and it mostly doesn’t matter

4 August 2020 By Seth Miller 5 Comments

A Virgin Atlantic 787 departing London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic filed for bankruptcy protection in the US courts on Tuesday, a move that initially sparked concerns among travelers about the future of the company. Fortunately the filing, made under Chapter 15 of the US Bankruptcy Code, is more of a procedural play than anything to be concerned about.

This story is about: bankruptcy, Delta Air Lines, United Kingdom, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

British Airways ends 747 service

16 July 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

British Airways made it official to crew this evening: the 747 will leave its fleet effective immediately. Subject to consultations with employee unions, the Queen of the Skies will not carry passengers for BA again.

This story is about: 747, British Airways, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

The Weekly Wrap: Fighting for Middle Ground

8 May 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

This week’s episode is all about the middle seat. Should it be blocked? How would airlines approach that task? And one briefly tried to charge passengers for that luxury, though quickly backed down when politicians got angry.

This story is about: 747, Air France, economy class, Factory Design, Factorydesign, KLM, seating, seats, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, PaxEx Update, Seats & Cabin

Delta Air Lines aims to add Flybe as codeshare partner

27 February 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

What’s next in the codeshare world for Delta Air Lines? Based on recent regulatory filings it appears that adding UK-based regional carrier Flybe should happen soon. A recent DOT application seeks blanket approval for at least two years.

This story is about: codeshare, Delta Air Lines, Flybe, joint venture, open skies, transatlantic, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

India gets a 2020 boost to Europe

26 February 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The international air travel market faces massive challenges in Asia, but that isn’t stopping some airlines from planning long-haul growth, particularly into India. Three announcements this week will bring additional flights from Europe to the sub-continent, with onward connections across the Atlantic.

This story is about: Air France, CDG, Chennai, DEL, Delhi, Finnair, HEL, Helsinki, India, Jet Airways, MAA, MAN, Manchester, Paris, routes, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Slot jockeying and Wifi Deals: PaxEx Update for 2019-09-20

20 September 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Jockeying for more access to Heathrow and more fast wifi flying lead this week’s PaxEx news, with a new livery and loyalty program buy-back also making waves.

This story is about: AirAsia, AirAsiaX, GX, GX Aviation, Heathrow, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Inmarsat, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, LHR, livery, OneWeb, SAS, slots, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, Loyalty, PaxEx Update

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