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Virgin Atlantic started flying from London to New York in 1984 with a single leased Boeing 747, with a second aircraft added in 1986 flying London to Miami, with similar expansion in the following years.
In 1999, Singapore airlines bought 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic and expansion has increased further, with the airline now having a fleet of around 37 aircraft (Boeing and Airbus) and carried 4.9 million passengers in 2006 in 3 classes, Economy, Premium Economy and Upper Class
Virgin Atlantic flies from the following UK or Irish airports
Glasgow(GLA), flying to: United States
London Gatwick(LGW), flying to: Caribbean Islands, Cuba, United States
London Heathrow(LHR), flying to: United States
Manchester(MAN)
News items relating to Virgin Atlantic
08/01/08 Virgin Atlantic Cabin Crew Strike Called Off
07/11/07 Virgin Atlantic Passengers can Carbon Offset Inflight
18/10/07 Virgin Atlantic to open new Checkin at Heatrow
19/09/07 Virgin Atlantic announce new route from London Gatwick to Kingston
14/07/07 Virgin Atlantic increase Xmas services to Montego Bay
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