Virgin Atlantic is the second largest long haul airline in the UK and
the third largest European carrier over the North Atlantic.
Virgin Altantics route network has grown rapidly to include destinations
in the US, Caribbean, Far East, India, Australia and Africa, and they
have won virtually every award the industry has to offer.
Back in the early 80s Richard Branson was probably best know for Virgin
Records - the legendary record label that signed major names like the
Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson and The Human League. In 1984, much to
the horror of his directors, Richard announced to the world that a high
quality, value for money airline would begin operating within three
months. Three months, some licences, staff and an aircraft packed with
celebrities later, Virgin Atlantic Airways was born. By the end of the
decade Virgin Atlantic had flown over 1 million passengers and started
shaking up services onboard by being the first airline to offer individual
TVs to their business class passengers.
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forget that when you book on this website you'll receive Virgin Atlantic's
£5 online booking discount per person.
In 1992 Richard sold Virgin Music to Thorn EMI and invested the proceeds
into Virgin Atlantic, improving on an already great service. In the
same year they launched the first super economy service that went on
to become our award winning Premium Economy. Virgin Atlantic spent most
of the Nineties buying new planes, expanding their route network and
generally breaking new ground in passenger service, both on the ground
and in the air. In 1999 Richard sold a 49% stake in the company to Singapore
Airlines valuing us at a minimum of £1.225bn. In the same year,
for services to entrepreneurship Richard received a knighthood.
The decade is still young and Virgin Atlantic have already grown and
now offer regular services to 25 destinations worldwide. In
2001 they were voted OAG Airline of the Year. In 2002 they were the
launch customer for the Airbus A340-600. In 2003 the launch of the Upper
Class Suite gave Upper Class passengers the longest flat bed flying
and a great nights sleep. In
2004 they unveiled the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, in which Steve Fossett
will attempt the first non-stop solo circumnavigation of the world.
Don't forget that when you book on this website you'll receive
Virgin Atlantic's £5 online booking discount per person.
At Virgin Atlantic they always like to challenge the mundane to give
their passengers something a little special; why should getting to your
destination be a chore? Their Upper Class Suite offers the ultimate
in long haul comfort and the innovations and entertainment go all the
way back down the plane.
Entertainment in the air - Movies: Take the chance to catch up on the
latest Hollywood blockbusters with their award winning movies. TV: Their
onboard TV offers award winning comedy, music, drama and documentaries.
They even have channels dedicated to keep the kids amused. Audio: Whatever
your tastes, if you want to rest your eyes but not your ears, they have
the sounds for you. They have more than 12 different stations playing
beats from the Sugababes to Stevie Wonder. Games: If you like your entertainment
a little more interactive, check out their games selection
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