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China's CCTV Falls For April Fool's Joke

AP | Posted 04.03.2013 | World

BEIJING -- When Virgin founder Richard Branson made an April Fool's Day announcement about starting a glass-bottomed plane service, at least one major...

Best Airport Lounges for Business Travelers

Executive Travel | Posted 03.27.2013 | Travel
Executive Travel

These lounges incorporate all kinds of amenities to help you stay productive en route, whether that means high-tech work stations and conference rooms, a personal assistant to fax your documents, or a whiskey lounge for relaxing before your big presentation.

How To Look Good At 30,000 Feet

Fodor's | Posted 05.03.2013 | Travel
Fodor's

The night before my flight home, I think back to my training and exfoliate, slather my face in thick moisturizer and eye cream, and drink a lake's worth of water.

The World's Most On-Time Airlines Are...

Posted 02.19.2013 | Travel

Only one U.S. carrier cracked the top 10 on this list.

Why I'm Afraid to Fly

Mary K. Moore | Posted 03.31.2013 | Travel
Mary K. Moore

In fact, if you gave me the choice between a plane crash and being attacked by a shark, I'll take the shark every time. I can punch a shark. He might spit me out.

Is Delta About To Get A Lot Sexier?

John Nicholson | Posted 12.18.2012 | Travel
John Nicholson

Even if Delta retains its corporatist image and mediocre product quality, though, the prospect of being able to accrue, redeem and enjoy benefits on Virgin Atlantic makes Delta's frequent flyer program, SkyMiles, and its alliance network, SkyTeam, much more attractive for transatlantic fliers.

Delta Bought a Stake in Virgin Atlantic for the 'Cool' Factor

Skift | Posted 02.12.2013 | Business
Skift

Beyond $120 million in annual synergies, an expanded presence at Heathrow and a bulked-up network, a relatively stodgy Delta Air Lines views its new 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic as an investment in British and Richard-Branson-cool.

The Real Reason Delta Paid $360 Million For A Stake In Virgin

Skift | Posted 02.10.2013 | Travel
Skift

Virgin Atlantic doesn't belong to any of the big three airline alliances and the airline commands a coveted 304 slots at Heathrow.

Delta Buys 49% Stake In Virgin Atlantic

AP | JOSHUA FREED | Posted 02.10.2013 | Business

Delta Air Lines is grabbing a bigger share of the world's most important travel route: New York to London. The airline is paying $360 million for alm...

Virgin Atlantic Goes Domestic

Posted 12.10.2012 | Travel

Days after news spread that Delta was interested in purchasing Singapore Airlines' 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, Sir Richard Branson's airline ...

Climate Advice to New York City: Act Like an Island

Alexia Parks | Posted 02.02.2013 | Denver
Alexia Parks

With billions of federal dollars flowing toward the shores of New York and New Jersey, isn't it about time for politicians and civic leaders to sit down with the new kid on the block and come to an understanding of who is really in charge here?

Delta To Buy Stake In Virgin?

AP | Posted 12.03.2012 | Travel

NEW YORK -- Delta Air Lines Inc. is mulling the purchased of a 49 percent stake in British airline Virgin Atlantic Airways from Singapore Airlines Ltd...

PHOTOS: Virgin Atlantic's Newest Quirky Amenities

Posted 09.04.2012 | Travel

Virgin Atlantic, the airline of gimmicks and quirky amenities, will hide five $4,000 Swarovski crystal eye mask on their flights this week to highligh...

The Latest Airline Ripoff

George Hobica | Posted 10.29.2012 | Travel
George Hobica

Remember when frequent flyer tickets used to be free? Hah.

Happy Birthday, Richard Branson!

Posted 07.18.2012 | Travel

Sir Richard Branson, the godfather of pretty much all that is cool in the world, celebrates his 62nd birthday on July 18. And he's not slowing down. ...

'Fifty Shades Of Grey' At 35,000 Feet

Posted 07.09.2012 | Travel

Haven't gotten to read "Fifty Shades Of Grey Yet"? (Or, maybe you just want to dive in again?) Well, on Virgin Atlantic flights, there's an audiobook ...

Branson: Immigration Should Be 'Most Magical, Wonderful Thing'

Reuters | Posted 09.08.2012 | Travel

By Rhys Jones FARNBOROUGH, England, July 9 (Reuters) - Britain's economy will fall behind the rest of Europe unless London's capacity...

WATCH: Virgin Atlantic 747 Gets A Face Lift

Posted 06.18.2012 | Travel

Virgin Atlantic is giving its fleet a face lift, starting with Barbarella. According to the airline's YouTube page, the Boeing 747 is the first to be ...

WATCH: 'Mad Men' Star's New Film

The Huffington Post | Kia Makarechi | Posted 06.12.2012 | Entertainment

Just as "Mad Men" fans begin coming to terms with the fact that they won't be seeing the employees of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce for some time, Sir ...

Virgin Atlantic's Controversial New Offering

SmarterTravel | Posted 05.17.2012 | Travel
SmarterTravel

According to a press release from the airline, fliers on A330 Airbus planes operated by Virgin will be able to use cell phones in the air, to text or talk.

Airline Lifts Ban On In-Flight Cellphone Calls

AP | SCOTT MAYEROWITZ | Posted 07.15.2012 | Technology

NEW YORK — The phrase "Can you hear me now" has entered the jet age. Passengers on certain Virgin Atlantic flights are now able to use their ce...

Look! There's Sir Richard Branson In My Drink

Posted 05.02.2012 | Travel

It was about time in-flight food and beverage service got shaken up. Guests of Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class section will soon be able to ice their dr...

Orlando-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing In London

AP | CASSANDRA VINOGRAD | Posted 06.16.2012 | Travel

LONDON — A Virgin Atlantic Airways plane flying from Britain to Florida returned to Gatwick Airport for an emergency landing Monday, forcing mor...

Airline Employee Resigns Over Celebrity Debacle

AP | By RAPHAEL SATTER | Posted 04.07.2012 | Travel

LONDON -- A Virgin Atlantic employee has resigned following allegations she routinely fed information about the airline's celebrity clientele – ...

Conquering the 'Unreachable' Parts of Our Planet and Beyond...

Richard Branson | Posted 05.31.2012 | Science
Richard Branson

This week Jim Cameron has shown the world it is possible to take 21st-century camera technology to the depths -- he has sparked humankind's curiosity to discover more.