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Virgin Atlantic was started by Richard Branson - who at the time was better known for his involvement with Virgin Records - in 1984 and by the end of the decade had carried over one million passengers on its flights.
Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, with its popularity in the world of aviation shown by the fact that during the year up to the end of February 2009 it carried 5.77 million passengers, generating an annual turnover of a staggering £2.58 billion.
It is this year celebrating its 25th birthday, with Red Arrow displays and seat upgrade offers at check-in among the ways that it is marking this special anniversary.
The airline runs services from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester Airport and Glasgow Airport. These serve countries around the world, meaning that Virgin Atlantic passengers are able to choose from a wealth of destinations.
These include ten US hubs, such as New York's JFK, Washington DC, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Boston. Those wishing to head on a sun-soaked break can choose from several Caribbean locations, including Barbados, St Lucia and Tobago. The company also operates flights to Sydney, Delhi, Tokyo, Lagos and many, many more.
Virgin Atlantic has won numerous other awards for its flights over the years with August 2008 seeing it scoop Best Business Class Lounge at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for its lounge in Heathrow. Meanwhile, the latest figures from the Association of European Airlines ranked Virgin Atlantic in third place when it comes to ensuring that passengers' luggage is not lost, with only 4.9 bags for every 1,000 being misplaced.
The company says that it flies one of the youngest fleets of Boeing and Airbus aircrafts in the world. Virgin Atlantic currently offers great value flights on Boeing 747 and Airbus A340 aeroplanes. It has also ordered six Airbus A380 aircraft which are due to be delivered from 2013.
Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines will power these new aircraft, which are more fuel efficient, produce less emissions and emit 50 per cent less engine noise than in-service aircraft types, meaning customers can enjoy a quieter flight.
They can also carry 30 per cent more passengers than the current largest aircraft, reducing operating costs per seat and allowing Virgin Atlantic to make best use of limited slots at congested airports such as London Heathrow, leading to even more great value airfares for passengers.
Virgin Atlantic has also recently ordered ten new Airbus A330-300s to add to its already extensive fleet.
Passengers travelling with Virgin Atlantic this summer have no reason not to stock up on their duty free, as the carrier is offering anyone who checks in online for services this summer a £6 discount on their onboard shopping.
That is not the only announcement made by the carrier in recent weeks, with it revealing that onboard email and text services are set to launch in 2011. Passengers will be able to use Blackberrys and some PDA services onboard certain routes, allowing them to stay in touch with business partners, clients and loved ones will thousands of feet up in the sky.
Travel Upper Class with Virgin Atlantic and the service begins from the moment you leave your home or office.
ECONOMY CLASS
Virgin Atlantic can arrange for complimentary chauffeur driven car service to collect you from work or home. They will also meet your flight at the other end and take you to your hotel or office. However, for those not taking up the chauffeur service, first class rail travel is available instead, ensuring that passengers arrive at the airport in style. Meanwhile, there is also the LimoBike service from Central London and the Home Counties to Heathrow or Gatwick.
If you arrive at Heathrow, Gatwick or Johannesburg by chauffeur driven car or LimoBike, you will be checked in at the unique Drive Thru Check In so you can bypass the terminal and head straight for the Clubhouse.
Passengers who fly Upper Class also have access to the Freedom Menu, which allows travellers to dine whenever they wish. Each order is individually prepared and served on china plates.
As far as entertainment goes, all passengers are spoilt for choice thanks to seatback screens which beam out dozens of top movies, sports, drama, TV programmes, documentaries and much more. Meanwhile, the kids will be kept occupied by up to 35 games which are also on offer. The on-demand service and individual remote controls mean that passengers can pause the programming as and when they like, ensuring that they will not miss the key part of a movie while they tuck into their complimentary drinks and meals.
Those in Upper Class will also find laptop and iPod chargers that they can use should they not find anything from the hours of entertainment that takes their fancy.
Virgin Atlantic passengers will find plenty to keep them happy and entertained once onboard. Consumers opting for premium economy will find that their seats are bigger and wider than in economy, with a headrest, a leg-rest and a seat pitch of 38 inches. Seats are covered in a classy purple leather, meaning that the whole cabin oozes style.
A dedicated cabin means you'll get prompt and attentive service, starting with a preflight glass of champagne, with a choice of three meals which will be served on china plates with steel cutlery. Meanwhile, these passengers and those in economy, also have access to the airline's fantastic seatback entertainment.
Economy travellers will also feel pampered thanks to free meals and drinks and access to the seatback entertainment systems, offering dozens of movies, programmes and games. Not only that, but they will also be handed an amenity kit, which includes socks, toothpaste, a toothbrush and eyeshades, ensuring that all passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight are kept fresh, comfortable and - most importantly - completely satisfied.
If you want the very cheapest airfares that Virgin Atlantic can offer, be sure to book through Major Travel.
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Last updated: 21st August 2008
