Miami authorities arrested a woman attempting to board an international flight after allegedly discovering a large quantity of marijuana in her checked luggage at Miami International Airport (MIA).
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South Korea will gain a new long-haul air link from the United Kingdom as Virgin Atlantic (VS) confirms plans to launch direct flights to Seoul in 2026, strengthening connectivity between Europe and East Asia.
Virgin Atlantic cabin crew Jasmin Winthrop died in Jamaica after fearing job loss, an inquest finds, raising mental health concerns.
Virgin Atlantic boosts Heathrow to Bengaluru flights for early 2026 as India demand rises and network capacity expands.
As of the most recent disclosures, Shai Weiss’s base salary remains around £700,000 per year, consistent with his reported compensation since 2022.
Virgin Atlantic raises $745 million using Heathrow slots as collateral, funding cabin upgrades, A330neo deliveries, and debt reduction.
In 2025, new joiners at Virgin Atlantic typically earn around £20,200 per year (approximately USD 25,900) as a starting base salary.
Virgin Atlantic will begin daily Boeing 787-9 flights between London Heathrow and Seoul Incheon from March 2026, enhancing SkyTeam connectivity and ensuring competition following the Korean Air–Asiana merger.
Virgin Atlantic (VS) will launch seasonal direct services between London Heathrow (LHR) and Phuket (HKT), operating three times weekly from 18 October 2026.
Virgin Atlantic (VS) has mortgaged a significant portion of its London Heathrow (LHR) slot portfolio for $330 million to pay dividends, primarily benefiting its US shareholder, Delta Air Lines (DL).