Virgin Atlantic’s new US$4.4 billion order for 12 A350-1000 aircraft will mark the arrival of the most capable cargo aircraft in its fleet delivering a significant improvement in lower deck cargo capacity of between 10-22 per cent depending on configuration. The airline, which announced the order at last month’s Farnborough International Airshow 2016 in the UK, says the investment demonstrates the strength of the Virgin Atlantic commitment to customer experience as it continues to focus on … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic will see up to 22% boost in belly capacity thanks to A350s
John Lloyd
Virgin, Delta move cargo handling under one dnata roof at 11 UK airports
Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo have signed long-term contracts with dnata to co-locate their cargo handling at London Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London Gatwick where the carriers operate and at six other UK regional airports - Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds/Bradford and Newcastle. Effective 8 June 2016, the new ‘one roof’ handling strategy being rolled out across the UK will further enhance the airlines’ joint venture partnership and promises more … [Read more...] about Virgin, Delta move cargo handling under one dnata roof at 11 UK airports
Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines enhance US-UK network
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic announced changes to their respective summer 2017 schedules to optimise their joint network between the US and the UK. The move reflects the strong partnership between the two airlines, which is focused on offering customers more travel choices and flexibility, the duo said. The changes include, on Delta’s side: A new four times a week London Heathrow to Portland, Oregon seasonal service will begin on 26 May 2017, the first between this US West Coast city … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines enhance US-UK network
Virgin Atlantic Cargo resumes seasonal daily to Chicago
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is resuming its seasonal daily flights to and from Chicago from 27 April, giving its customers in the buoyant US Midwest market a wider choice of services. The carrier already offers customers a year-round service to the region through its daily flights linking London and Detroit. The addition of A330-300 services ex Chicago will boost its capacity offering by a further 16 tonnes a day and help customers in the US achieve fast connections with the UK and Europe as well … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo resumes seasonal daily to Chicago
Virgin cargo sees 30% jump for cargo ex-Dubai
Virgin Atlantic Cargo carried over 30 per cent more cargo from Dubai in the first half of 2015, boosted by additional US routes and frequencies and traffic generated as a result of the US port disruptions, the carrier said. For the six months ended 30 June 2015, the airline carried 2.4 million kgs ex Dubai, compared to 1.8 million kgs for the same period a year ago. Strong increases were seen in the volume of cargo destined for London as well as beyond London to the US. The airline’s … [Read more...] about Virgin cargo sees 30% jump for cargo ex-Dubai
Virgin Atlantic flies cars to Le Mans race
Virgin Atlantic Cargo teamed up with motorsport freight forwarding specialists first-air to organise delivery of two Chevrolet Corvette CR.7 cars from Chicago to London on their journey to Le Mans in France, where Corvette Racing is bidding to win the 83rd running of the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race. The cars travelled from the headquarters of Pratt & Miller Engineering in Hudson, Michigan, to London onboard Virgin Atlantic’s daily services from Chicago to Heathrow. Russell … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic flies cars to Le Mans race
