Virgin Atlantic Cargo is to partner the City of London’s Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC) to trial a pre-check service for pets landing in the UK on the airline’s flights. The service aims to comfort pet owners by eliminating stress caused by the uncertainty of not knowing if their pets will meet the entry requirements of the UK Pet Travel Scheme. The trial, commencing on 1 April 2015, will also enable owners to correct any errors or obtain additional information before their pets … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic to trial UK pet travel scheme
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Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports revenue growth
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has reported revenues of £221 million (US$326 million) for 2014, reflecting another year of resilience in a fluctuating global air cargo market that saw yields decline for the third year in a row. The UK and Europe contributed strong revenue and tonnage gains for the year. UK revenues grew 6 per cent over 2013, while Europe recorded 5 per cent growth. Overall, Virgin Atlantic carried 224,139 tonnes for the year as a whole, matching its result for last year despite … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports revenue growth
Two management appointments for Virgin Cargo
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has announced two new senior management appointments to focus on its increasing transatlantic services and the development of its international network covering Asia, Australasia, the Middle East and Africa. Steve Hughes will transition from his role of regional vice president sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to the newly-created post of vice president sales Transatlantic. In his new role, Hughes will be responsible for the airline’s sales in the … [Read more...] about Two management appointments for Virgin Cargo
BIFA names young forwarder of the year
Taking a leading role in the launch of two high profile high street brands into the South African market has helped to earn Jenifer Taylor of Santova Logistics the coveted prize of ‘Young Freight Forwarder of the Year’, sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Cargo, in the British International Freight Association’s Freight Service Awards. Taylor, who has worked with Santova for four and-a-half years, received her prize at the annual BIFA awards ceremony in London, attended by over 500 … [Read more...] about BIFA names young forwarder of the year
Virgin Atlantic cargo returns to Mumbai
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is growing its network covering 350 destinations worldwide with the return of flights to Mumbai, India’s thriving commercial centre from 28 October this year, a route it first served from 2005 to 2009. The new daily A330 passenger and cargo service from London Heathrow will provide a welcome boost in cargo capacity for customers to and from one of the world’s most buoyant freight markets, according to Virgin. New Delhi, served by daily flights, has been … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic cargo returns to Mumbai
Uggie flies Virgin Atlantic Cargo
Virgin Atlantic Cargo carried one of Hollywood’s biggest stars between Los Angeles and London to appear on a number of television shows including: The Graham Norton Show, BBC News, Channel 5 News, Blue Peter and Newsround to name a few. Uggie, a 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier was the canine star of the Oscar-winning silent movie, The Artist. Virgin Atlantic has had a dedicated pet team since 2003, when it was the first airline to fly pets directly from the US to London Heathrow … [Read more...] about Uggie flies Virgin Atlantic Cargo
