A 23-year-old Virgin Atlantic aircraft engineer has died after machinery collapsed on him inside a Boeing 787-9 fuel tank during maintenance work at Heathrow Airport. The airline has confirmed an engine was not involved, and the aircraft remains grounded while Virgin Atlantic, Boeing and the authorities investigate.
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Virgin Atlantic canceled a business class award ticket over a missing middle name after admitting its own agent’s error.
Virgin Atlantic (VS) has confirmed temporary flight reductions from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Miami International Airport (MIA), Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas (LAS), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Business class has advanced significantly, with modern cabins offering private suites, fully flat beds, wireless charging, larger entertainment screens, and direct aisle access from every seat.
Leading the carrier into 2026 is CEO Corneel Koster, whose compensation reflects the scale of managing a premium long-haul airline in a highly competitive market.
In 2026, Virgin Atlantic pilot salaries remain competitive within the UK long-haul airline sector.
Virgin Atlantic A350 G-VLIB diverted to Halifax after a cabin smoke smell on the VS148 Toronto to London Heathrow flight.
Virgin Atlantic cabin crew salaries in 2026 are made up of base salary, together with flying pay, overnight allowances, and additional long-haul duty payments.
Virgin Atlantic suspends London Heathrow to Seattle route during winter 2026/27, halting daily 787-9 Dreamliner service.
Virgin Atlantic (VS) will not resume flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) for the 2026/27 winter season, ending its latest attempt to serve one of the world’s busiest long-haul corridors after just three years.