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Virgin Atlantic Airline Files for US Bankruptcy Protection
Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel
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Seat Swap Between Young Man, 88-Year-Old Woman on NYC Flight Goes Viral
This next feel-good story will surely melt the iciest of hearts and get anyone into the holiday spirit. In a Facebook post last week, that has since been liked more than 7,800 times, a Manchester-based woman took to Facebook to share a heartwarming story about her many travels. According to Leah Amy, who says she has encountered a number of…
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Passengers, Crew on Virgin Flight Quarantined in UK
All passengers and crew on a charter flight from Barbados to London were briefly put into quarantine because of widespread illness on board. Virgin Atlantic said Wednesday The airline said the 448 passengers — who were returning to Britain after traveling on the MSC Preziosa cruise ship in the Caribbean — and crew were taken to a reception center near...
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Virgin Plane Draws Heart in Sky on Valentine's Day
A Virgin Atlantic Airbus drew a giant heart 30,000 feet above the ground early Wednesday during a holiday-themed flight training. The Airbus A330, called “HonkyTonk Woman,” began its journey at London’s Gatwick Airport and flew over the southwest coast of England, where it flew in the shape of a heart before turning back to Gatwick. The flight lasted over an...
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Virgin Atlantic Plane Draws Heart-Shaped Flight Path for Valentine's Day
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day. A Virgin Atlantic Airbus drew a giant heart 30,000 feet above the ground early Wednesday. The company decided to “have a little fun” with a holiday-themed training flight, Cpt. JJ Burrows, the director of Aircraft Operations for Virgin Atlantic, said in a statement. Virgin posted a video of the flight path on...
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How to Find the Cheapest Spring Break Flights on Short Notice
Spring Break is just days away, but if you haven’t booked a flight yet, you’re not out of luck. NBC 5 Responds’ Wayne Carter breaks down how to get the best price on short notice.
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Consumer Headlines: TSA Precheck Expands, Taco Bell Innovates the Shell
In today’s consumer headlines, the TSA expands its precheck to more airlines, Taco Bell announces a new type of taco and sports fans paying up on Super Bowl parties.