Virgin America News
02-Dec-2010
Virgin America, the California-based domestic airline, today celebrates the launch of its new upscale, low fare service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) the twelfth airport in its growing network and first mid-continent destination.
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14-Oct-2010
Virgin America, the low-fare airline with stylish service and fun amenities for kids and parents alike, today celebrates its new nonstop service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) from both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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12-Oct-2010
Virgin America, the California-based airline, today announces the appointment of Anthony Mosse as the Company's new Vice President of Finance and Treasurer.
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06-Oct-2010
Virgin America, the California-based airline known for its award-winning cuisine, today introduces new seasonal menus for First Class, Main Cabin Select and Main Cabin service.
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01-Oct-2010
Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing travel, today launches a fare sale on its Toronto flights -- with fares as low as $149*USD / $145**CAD (restrictions, taxes and fees apply) on its nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
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30-Sep-2010
Virgin America today launches an online promotion with Awkward Family Photos that celebrates the airline's new Orlando service and family vacations everywhere.
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01-Sep-2010
Virgin America today announces it will serve San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) with nonstop flights from California starting this winter.*
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11-Aug-2010
Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing travel, today announces it will bring its low-fare, upscale service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with daily flights from the West Coast starting in December 2010.
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04-Aug-2010
Virgin America today teams up with Twitter to launch a 24-hour Fly Forward, Give Back Fare Sale.
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21-Jul-2010
Virgin America announces it will serve Orlando International Airport (MCO) with one daily nonstop flight from both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) beginning October 6, 2010.
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14-Jul-2010
Virgin America, the California-based airline, today announces a partnership with another travel brand known for its one-of-a-kind service Joie de Vivre Hotels.
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08-Jul-2010
LSG Sky Chefs, the world's largest provider of in-flight services, has been awarded a contract extension with Virgin America through 2013.
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11-Jun-2010
Virgin America, the California-based domestic airline, today announces the appointment of John Varley as the Company's Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
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06-May-2010
Virgin America today announces it will postpone its start of service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) due to delays in the airline's aircraft delivery schedule.
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19-Mar-2010
Virgin America today announces network expansion plans that position the new airline for strong growth in 2010 and beyond.
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20-Oct-2009
Virgin America, the airline that is reinventing domestic travel, today announced an exclusive partnership with Google to offer free in-flight WiFi to all of its guests during the holidays.
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09-Oct-2009
Yes To Inc. and Virgin America, two visionary brands recognized in their industries for offering stylish, fun, and affordable choices to consumers, have partnered to introduce the How Could I Forget Kit, a collection of travel essentials that will bring a smile to Virgin America travelers.
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31-Aug-2009
Airline signs three year agreement with leading speech solution provider.
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24-Aug-2009
21-Aug-2009 Virgin America today announced changes to the airline's baggage fees.
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25-Jun-2009
Virgin America has teamed up with Google to take cloud computing to new heights with the Day in the Cloud Challenge - the first-ever online puzzle challenge that can be played in the air and on the ground. At the time of this release, filed from 35,000 feet from one of Virgin America's WiFi enabled planes, thousands of people flying and on the ground have already gone online to compete in the unique 24-hour challenge.
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17-Jun-2009
Virgin America reported improved financial results and better-than-expected year-on-year growth in unit revenue in 1Q09, despite a challenging economic climate in the quarter.
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03-Jun-2009
Virgin America's compliance with US citizenship requirements has been a concern since Sir Richard Branson first mooted the establishment of his airline brand in the USA. It was a significant point of controversy and debate during the carrier’s certification proceeding prior to operations commencing in 2007. US Federal law requires air carriers to be US citizens. To qualify, the outstanding voting interests of the air carrier must be at least 75% owned and effectively controlled by US citizens.
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03-Jun-2009
Vice President of Marketing for Virgin America Porter Gale, announced The number of travelers who want to take their technology with them when they fly is ever growing, and we’ve seen an overwhelming response from our guests about both our in-flight WiFi and power outlets,“This rapidly growing trend combined with innovative cloud-based services like Google Apps is paving the way for a whole new generation of tech-savvy road warriors. We’re thrilled to team up with Google to celebrate cloud computing and the technology’s growing impact on how we all travel, work and live.”
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09-Apr-2009
Virgin America's compliance with US citizenship requirements has been a concern since Sir Richard Branson first mooted the establishment of his airline brand in the USA. It was a significant point of controversy and debate during the carrier's certification proceeding prior to operations commencing in 2007. The US Department of Transportation (DoT) initially determined that Virgin America did not comply with the regulations, and required the company to restructure before granting initial certification.
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23-Feb-2009
Virgin America announced (19-Feb-09) the appointment of Rick Wysong as the airline's Senior Vice President of Technical Operations. An industry veteran with more than 23 years of experience, Wysong will oversee the airline's technical operations.
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12-Feb-2009
Virgin America, launched (11-Feb-09) its low-fare service from the West Coast to Boston Logan International Airport. Virgin America will fly three daily roundtrips between Los Angeles International Airport and BOS, and two daily roundtrips between San Francisco International Airportand BOS - with in-flight WiFi service available on every Boston flight.
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03-Feb-2009
Virgin America reported (02-Feb-09) the company's past financial data for the fourth quarter of 2007 and the first three quarters of 2008. Despite record fuel costs and a challenging economic climate, the new airline reported consistent and steadily growing unit revenue and load factors since its launch in Aug-07, with record growth in the latter part of 2008.
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20-Jan-2009
Virgin America, the U.S. carrier with a touch-screen seatback food ordering system, unveiled (19-Jan-09) a new menu. All menu items are complimentary in First Class and Main Cabin Select and are available for purchase in the Main Cabin.
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18-Dec-2008
Virgin America announced (17-Dec-08) that Robert B. Dana, its founding Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer, will step down in early 2009. Mr. Dana cited personal reasons for his decision, particularly the challenges of the transcontinental weekly commute from the New York area that he has conducted since the Company moved its corporate headquarters from Manhattan to Burlingame, California in 2005.
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11-Dec-2008
Virgin America announced (10-Dec-08) that it has moved to its new location at Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Terminal 3. Virgin America partnered with the airport and Los Angeles-based architects Rivers & Christian (with Lundberg Design of San Francisco) to create a modern new ticket counter.
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09-Dec-2008
Virgin America announced (08-Dec-08) it will serve Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) with daily flights from the West Coast beginning 12-Feb-09. Boston will be the eighth city in the airline’s route network.
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05-Dec-2008
As part of a continuing effort to implement innovative environmental sustainability practices, Virgin America announced (04-Dec-08) it has partnered with Carbonfund.org to allow travelers to help offset the environmental impact of their flight.
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03-Dec-2008
Virgin America announced (02-Dec-08) the “Holiday Fare Sale” for travel to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, Washington D.C., San Diego, and Seattle.
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26-Nov-2008
Virgin America thanked (24-Nov-08) the almost 10,000 frequent fliers participating in the 2008 Zagat Global Airline Survey who ranked the airline best domestic mid-sized airline in premium class and second among mid-sized domestic airlines in economy class.
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24-Nov-2008
Virgin America announced (22-Nov-08) live from its first Wi-Fi enabled plane, the launch of Gogo Inflight Internet and air-to-ground video stream to YouTube Live. Virgin America President and CEO David Cush said, As San Francisco's only hometown airline, we couldn't do less than offer Wi-Fi as a standard option for our tech-savvy guests.
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19-Nov-2008
Virgin America announced (18-Nov-08) it will add more flights to and from Washington, Dulles (IAD) to meet the rise in demand for travel to the presidential inaugural activities the week of 20-Jan-09.
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08-Oct-2008
Virgin America announced that Elevate loyalty program members can now begin redeeming Elevate points for award travel. Elevate is a loyalty program that offers guests the ability to redeem points at the point of booking, on-line or via the call center.
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04-Aug-2008
Menzies Aviation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the ramp handling and
cabin cleaning contract by Virgin America at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
beginning on 05-Aug-08, making it the third awarded location of the seven current
destinations served by Virgin America.
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12-Jun-2008
In response to the unprecedented rise of oil prices and volatility in the energy sector, Virgin America has announced fuel surcharges in all of its markets, effective immediately.
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12-Jun-2008
Virgin America announced it will add one daily non-stop flight between New York's John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and Las Vegas McCarran International (LAS) airports. Effective 04-Sep-08, the flight adds to the airline's growing seven-city network, which already includes non-stop transcontinental service between JFK and both San Francisco International (SFO) and Los Angeles International (LAX) airports.
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10-Jun-2008
Virgin America announced it has changed some of the airline’s fees, effective 06-Jun-08. Due to the unprecedented surge in oil prices, Virgin America is increasing some of its fees for services such as pet and unaccompanied minor travel, overweight bags and flight changes. According to Virgin America, even with a brand new fleet that is 30% more fuel efficient than the average domestic airline fleet, the airline’s fuel bill can average hundreds of dollars per passenger on a transcontinental roundtrip at current oil prices.
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13-May-2008
Virgin America, the California-based airline, announced it would seek government approval to serve Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Chicago would be the eighth city in the airline's growing network of service to primary airports in major urban cities.
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30-Apr-2008
Virgin America announced an expanded Summer flying schedule for 2008. With additional frequencies starting as soon as 11-May-08, Virgin America will add flights between Washington Dulles (IAD) and Los Angeles International (LAX), IAD and San Francisco International (SFO), New York Kennedy International (JFK) and LAX, JFK and SFO, and SFO and Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) airports. These schedule additions will be in effect through 06-Jan-09.
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14-Apr-2008
Virgin America announced it has updated its checked baggage policy to allow passengers to check one bag for free, and a second bag for a USD25 fee. The new checked bag policy applies to travel to all of Virgin America’s destinations and becomes effective for travel commencing on 05-May-08. The airline’s previous second bag fee was USD10. Virgin America’s First Class guests are not charged for second bags and the airline’s carry-on baggage policy has not changed.
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09-Apr-2008
Virgin America, which commenced non-stop operations to San Francisco in Mar-08, announced it has added a non-stop service to Los Angeles International Airport. Virgin America currently operates three daily non-stops to Los Angeles, with a fourth service to be added on 11-May-08.
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28-Mar-2008
Virgin America announced the appointment of Diana Walke as Virgin America’s new Vice President of Planning and Sales. Diana Walke will lead all aspects of the start-up carrier's network plan and sales portfolio.
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