Virgin Atlantic (VS) is accelerating the retirement of its Airbus A330-300 fleet, with five aircraft expected to leave the British carrier and move to Scandinavian Airlines (SK) from 2027.
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Virgin Atlantic will transfer two Boeing 787-9s to LOT Polish Airlines in 2027 as it reduces its Dreamliner fleet and expands its Airbus A330neo-led premium strategy. LOT will use the additional aircraft to strengthen long-haul capacity while continuing to expand its widebody fleet with used and temporary aircraft.
Virgin Atlantic cuts 50% of London Heathrow to Seoul flights amid weak demand while protecting valuable Heathrow slots.
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.
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).
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.