Articles tagged “virgin atlantic”

Limited nonstop connectivity to India and a growing diaspora make Canada an attractive new market for Virgin Atlantic — but will regulators let it leverage the opportunity?

Long lines, empty food buffets, and nowhere to sit. Designing airport lounges that challenge perceptions is no easy feat.

After a turbulent few weeks, British Airways is attempting to regain control of the narrative. Improved customer messaging and additional status sweeteners should go some way to help.

India has a handful of major gateway cities that get all the attention. But increasingly, travel companies are targeting the up-and-coming regional markets.

Think quiet quitting is just for employees? Think again. In 2024, many of the world's biggest airlines are making a low-key withdrawal from China. We find out why.

India's foreign exchange earnings are up. Travel spending per tourist is up. But international tourists in India are still lagging behind pre-Covid figures by 10%.

Throughout its 40-year history, Virgin Atlantic has made its name by shaking up the airline establishment. This move suggests that when cultural sensitivities are concerned, even a trailblazer can have its limits.

Today's podcast looks at the latest airline to pull from China, new trends for business travel, and what the Travel Corporation acquisition means for private equity deals.

After leaving Hong Kong in 2022, Shanghai was Virgin Atlantic's final Chinese destination. The development comes amid a broader retreat among some Western carriers.

It might be Independence Day, but the sky-high ties between the two countries have never been stronger.