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January 12, 2023

DSS arrests Doyin Okupe at Lagos airport

Doyin Okupe, a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), was taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) at Lagos’s Murtala Mohammed International Airport on Thursday morning. Okupe was scheduled to take a flight to London on Virgin Atlantic before the secret police detained him. In a statement released on Thursday, DSS spokesperson Peter... Read More

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Virgin Atlantic raises the bar for its first A350-1000

The A350 offers an entirely redesigned Upper Class cabin The first flight will operate on the airline’s flagship Heathrow – New York JFK route It will take to the skies in late summer 2019 Virgin Atlantic has unveiled details of its long-awaited Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, which includes an entirely new Upper Class cabin, featuring... Read More

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Say hello to the new faces of Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic says farewell to the traditional Flying Lady Airline reveals five new “Flying Icons” that represent its customers and workforce It follows the announcement that the airline will achieve 50:50 gender balance in its leadership by 2022 Virgin Atlantic is saying farewell to its Flying Lady and welcoming five new “Flying Icons” to adorn... Read More

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February 11, 2019

Virgin Atlantic launches new service between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv

Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce it will be launching flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv, Israel with the first flight taking place on 25th September 2019. Flying daily between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport, the five-hour flight will operate on an Airbus A330-300 aircraft boasting Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class, Premium... Read More

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November 29, 2018

Here’s how Africa’s largest fitness festival, Fitfamfest 2018, went all in

Fitfamfest 2018 which held at the Hardrock Café Beach front in Victoria Island, Lagos drew a large crowd of fitness enthusiasts. In its 3rd year running, some of the activities lined up included: Zumba, Yoga on the Beach, a swim suit competition, Ford’s StrongMan Challenge and the 5k Color run, just to name a few.... Read More

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November 8, 2015

‘We’re not pulling out of Nigeria’ | Virgin Atlantic explains Lagos cabin crew situation

Virgin Atlantic Airways says it disengaged its Lagos cabin crew because they were no longer a requirement on the Lagos route. The airline said on Sunday, that the primary purpose of its locally based cabin crew has been to provide cultural expertise, but that is no longer sustainable, moving forward. It had been widely reported that... Read More

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October 24, 2014

Virgin Atlantic launches ‘Birthday Girl’, the Boeing 787 aircraft

by Makida Moka Virgin Atlantic held a press briefing to announce the launch of its Boeing 787 aircraft, fondly called ‘Birthday Girl’, at ‘The W Hotel. Buckhead, Atlanta, on Friday, 24 October, and YNaija was there to cover the historic event. During the briefing which was attended by representatives of the company, and founder, Sir... Read More

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October 24, 2014

#HowWeRoll: YNaija’s Special Reporter takes a selfie with Richard Branson (LOOK )

by Makida Moka While at the press conference of the first Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 aircraft which will take to the skies on 26 October, flying from London Heathrow to Boston, YNaija special reporter, Makida Moka, got to meet with the founder of Virgin Worldwide, Sir Richard Branson. The first aircraft has been named “Birthday Girl”... Read More

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September 26, 2014

Virgin Atlantic takes its Clubhouse concept to Los Angeles

by Jewel Stephen Virgin Atlantic has unveiled plans to bring its award-winning Clubhouse concept to Los Angeles International Airport. Set within a relaxing space overlooking the Hollywood Hills, the new 4,000 square foot lounge will become the 11th Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and is due to open in spring 2015. Created by the Virgin Atlantic in-house... Read More

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November 29, 2013

Private jet ready to deport ‘close to death’ Nigerian hunger striker from the UK

The Home Office has reserved a private jet to deport a man who has been on hunger strike in immigration detention for nearly 100 days. Isa Muazu’s lawyers are making final attempts to prevent his removal on Friday. They argue that Mr Muazu, who is now so thin he has been described as “close to... Read More

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Inside Richard Branson’s £40,000 a night Necker Island

Set in the Caribbean, Richard Branson’s holiday home Necker Island is a by-word for luxury and has played host to a vast array of A-list celebrities and royalty. But the 74-acre paradise was severely damaged in a 2011 fire that devastated the island’s Great House. Two years later, Branson has announced the extensive restructure of... Read More

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October 24, 2012

TICKER: Virgin Atlantic employs 10-year-old as manager

British mega carrier, Virgin Atlantic, has appointed a 10-year-old boy to test and approve its newly refurbished Boeing 747 jumbo plane. A statement by the airline office in Nigeria said the pint-sized primary school pupil, Billy Yeomans, was chosen from over 600 applicants to become the airline’s first Junior Approvals Manager in an initiative spearheaded... Read More

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September 20, 2012

Senate committee recommends Arik Air as national carrier

by Isi Esene The absence of a Nigerian national carrier is receiving attention from the Senate with its committee on aviation recommending Arik Air as a possible airline to assume that status. Hope Uzodinma, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation disclosed this recommendation while presenting the report of the committee’s findings regarding the... Read More

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Can I make a call in-flight? Virgin Atlantic says- Yes you can

by Seyi Lawal Have you ever wondered when technology will come of age, allowing us to finally make a phone call using our mobiles on a long distance flight? Well, the time is here thanks to Virgin Atlantic. The airline has announced passengers will soon be able to use their mobile phones while flying... Read More

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Don’t you dare: Britain warns Nigeria over threat to ban British airlines

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Nigerian Government had earlier this week issued an ultimatum to British Airways and Virgin Atlantic regarding fares. Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, had over the weekend given the airlines 30 days to adjust its fares to reflect equity with other prevailing fares in West Africa, or face a ban. “We are seriously... Read More

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November 20, 2011

Scene! See the photos- Virgin Atlantic celebrates 10 years of flying non-stop to London

by Yemi Olowu What: Virgin Atlantic celebrates 10 years of flying non-stop from Lagos to London. When: Friday 13, October 2011. Where: Harbour Point, VI. Abolade Durojaiye & Mo AbuduDayo Adeneye Dayo Adeneye Erejwa Gbadebo & Tosan Noodle Neato C Asa

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