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Sir Richard Branson ‘delighted’ at appointment of new Virgin Atlantic boss

The airline announced that Shai Weiss will be replaced by Corneel Koster as chief executive on January 1 after seven years in the role.

Evening Standard

Virgin Atlantic announces Starlink deal to provide flyers with ultra-fast Wi-Fi

Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to offer streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers in a new deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Euronews

Virgin Atlantic: 5-year plan includes Starlink wifi and more posh seats, but not a return to Gatwick

Plane Talk: When Richard Branson founded his airline, only 5% of seats were better than economy – on some planes soon it will be 45%

The Independent UK

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Richard Branson accuses Trump of ‘doing so much damage’ to the world

Virgin Atlantic founder says ‘erratic’ decisions from US president have been ‘awful for everyone’

The Guardian - UK

Richard Branson challenges Virgin Atlantic bosses to Perudo on Necker Island retreats

Branson usually wins the game known as Perudo, according to Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss.

Fortune

Virgin Atlantic boss says he never meets BA chief alone over ‘dirty tricks’ fear

Shai Weiss said he has ‘professional respect’ for Sean Doyle but remembers the dirty tricks scandal of the early 1990s.

Evening Standard

Virgin Atlantic CEO warns that Rolls-Royce engine issue will persist throughout 2025

Airline boss also described Heathrow Terminal 3 as ‘not fit for purpose’ and hints at return to Gatwick

The Independent UK

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Virgin Atlantic's CEO says he received complaints about the airline's tattoo policy—and he doesn't care

Virgin Atlantic's CEO is reimagining the airline with new bars on planes and laxer uniform policies for flight attendants.

Fortune

Is Virgin Atlantic ‘Flight100’ the key to sustainable aviation?

What is ‘SAF’ and is it really the key to zero-emission flight?

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic: First ever transatlantic flight fuelled by cooking oil takes off from Heathrow

Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson is onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Heathrow to New York JFK

Evening Standard

First cooking oil fuelled transatlantic flight for Virgin Atlantic – but no paying passengers on board

Exclusive: Critics accuse airline of overstating environmental benefits, but CEO Shai Weiss says: ‘To think that we can magic up elimination of flying is naive’

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic to make first transatlantic airliner flight using greener fuel

Virgin founder sir Richard Branson will be onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Heathrow to New York JFK on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic boss withdraws support for Heathrow third runway and slams airport’s ‘monopoly position’

‘It is difficult to see how expansion at Heathrow can be supported,’ says CEO Shai Weiss

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic withdraws support for Heathrow third runway

Airline chief Shai Weiss attacks airport’s proposal to increase landing charges by 120%

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The Guardian - UK

Shai Weiss: the Virgin Atlantic boss taking flight again after the pandemic

The airline chief executive has had to contend with the corporate impact of Covid and the personal impact of cancer; now diversity and climate are top of his to-do list

Evening Standard

Heathrow must be ready to provide ‘stellar’ passenger service for Christmas getaway, says Virgin Atlantic boss

Heathrow must provide an “absolutely stellar” service to passengers desperate to fly again as the pandemic ends, the boss one of the UK’s biggest airlines has said.

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic job applications double after end to gendered uniforms

Airline has ‘most modern customer experience and the least impact on the planet,’ claims chief operating officer

Evening Standard

Virgin Atlantic launches first ‘eco’ flight from London to Florida amid promise of ‘guilt-free travel’

Airline boss calls on rivals to follow lead and introduce cleaner new aircraft

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Evening Standard

Pound’s collapse means cut-price visit for tourists to see King Charles, says airline boss

Chief executive of Virgin Atlantic says Government needs to change course to stop hurting economy - but collapse could mean boost for tourism

The Guardian - UK

Virgin Atlantic chief: UK government should reverse course as pound slumps

Airline boss says weak sterling is hurting both the UK economy and consumers

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic joins SkyTeam alliance with Delta and Air France-KLM OLD REDIRECT

Chief promises Virgin Atlantic will ‘get back to its best for customers’ with expanded baggage and lounge benefits

The Independent UK

Truss and Kwarteng should ‘reverse course’, says Virgin Atlantic boss

Shai Weiss, chief executive of the transatlantic airline, urged Prime Minister Liz Truss to take a ‘difficult decision’

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic reports strong bookings despite cost-of-living pressures

Chief executive Shai Weiss said the airline is experiencing an ‘unusual situation’ due to ‘huge pent-up demand’.

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