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Lufthansa has kicked off a flurry of route resumptions to Tel Aviv, but some major carriers aren't ready to return just yet.
Gordon Smith | 2 months ago
Airline Weekly
Virgin Atlantic in a good year turns a modest profit. In bad years, it loses money. So why is Shai Weiss so confident the airline will turn a profit next year?
4 months ago
Tourism
Today's podcast looks at travel in the age of Ozempic, Amazon's AI tools for the travel industry, and Virgin's test run of long-haul sustainable flights.
Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago
Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is confident in his efforts to return the airline to solid financial ground next year.
Edward Russell | 4 months ago
Sometimes you need a big, audacious stunt to garner support for sought-after climate policy.
Amidst signs of resilience and revival, ICRA's report also highlights the financial strain that some airlines are under, despite incremental improvements. The Indian aviation sector, characterized by intense competition, high operational costs, regulatory issues, and market volatility, has historically been a challenging business environment for airlines.
Skift | 5 months ago
News Blog
Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have announced the success of a ground test using a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend on a Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine. Credit: Virgin Atlantic The ground test marks a key milestone in the run up to the British carrier operating a Boeing 787 Dreamliner across the Atlantic using only SAF in…
Adam Stacey | 8 months ago
As a Booking.com survey shows, the travel industry has far to go before it can truly claim inclusivity and a travel economy that values LGBTQ+ travelers.
Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift | 10 months ago
Virgin Atlantic is launching a new on-board activity pack and meal selection for its younger traveler's this summer. Younger guests departing from UK airports will receive their packs at the departure gate, and will include sunglasses, a sensory poppit toy, a holiday journal and an activity book with a selection of colored pencils, all created…
Adam Stacey | 11 months ago
As Asia begins to shake off Covid-19, the SkyTeam alliance will have recovery firmly in its sights.
Joey Tyson, Skift | 11 months ago