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Most people using British airports since an alleged terrorist plot was foiled in early August have reacted with understanding and patience to the resulting long delays, canceled flights and crowded security checks. But one man is livid: Michael O'Leary,
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Airline Virgin Atlantic has announced a jobs boost at Gatwick with a recruitment drive for 500 cabin crew. Virgin said it will be taking applications for the hundreds of posts throughout the year as it expands its network and fleet. The company has said
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When we started Virgin Atlantic in 1984, a spirit of liberalisation meant we could respond to consumer demand for better, fresher service and greater value. We weren’t alone. Three years earlier, British Midland Airways had finally won the right to intro
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Financial Times: Iran is struggling to find a buyer for nearly a quarter of its annual oil exports as looming western sanctions targeting the country’s nuclear programme start to bite the world’s third-biggest crude exporter. The Daily Telegraph: Iran ha
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Before boarding a flight on my favourite upstart airline Virgin Atlantic, I usually down a can of lager brewed by that plucky Danish start-up, Carlsberg. Then it's off for a cheeseburger from my alternative fast-food chain of choice, McDonald's. The prim
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Some companies are very fond of sending customers birthday e-mails. Virgin Atlantic, however, sent me one that called me a very sad name and questioned whether my parents had ever wanted me at all. (Credit: Screenshot: Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) Recently, I
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Policy guru Steve Hilton advises education secretary to fly with rival Virgin Downing Street forced to distance itself from the controversial views of prime minister's close friendVirgin says it is 'delighted' to be adviser's 'carrier of choice' Outspoke
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Feb 18 2012 THE proposed takeover of bmi by British Airways' parent company could give BA a "monopoly" on some Scottish routes, Sir Richard Branson warned yesterday. His Virgin Atlantic airline have formally complained to the European Commission about In
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Sir Richard Branson: The bmi merger plan will give BA monopoly on Scottish routes Feb 18 2012 THE proposed takeover of bmi by British Airways’ parent company could give BA a “monopoly” on some Scottish routes, Sir Richard Branson warned yesterday. His Vi
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Sir richard branson's Virgin Atlantic has lodged a formal complaint against the proposed merger of British Midland International (BMI) with British Airways to the European Commission (EC) on the ground that the merger would create a domestic monopoly res
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She was once the queen of the oceans, the epitome of luxury and state of the art, but as we pulled into the Port of Dubai, the QE2, presumably moored here for renovation work, was dwarfed and outclassed by a huge, gleaming, 21st-century vessel. It was as
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Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson has warned that fares could rise and flights could be cut if the owner of British Airways takes over BMI. He said the proposed takeover by International Airlines Group (IAG) would "take British flying back to the
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While it takes years or even decades to develop new passenger jets, the government is taking a hands off approach when it comes making sure the spacecraft being designed for passenger flight are safe. Virgin Atlantic airliners and Virgin America jumbo je
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Talented lady The Surajkund Crafts Mela is now 26 years old and firmly established as an important event in the annual calendar of the capital. It draws large crowds of visitors — Indians and foreigners — who marvel at the ingenuity of humble, semi-liter
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Virgin Atlantic has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission about IAG’s purchase of Lufthansa’s British unit British Midland International (bmi), saying competition on some European routes would diminish and that fares would increase. Late
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At a random street in central London three people turn up from different directions looking at their phone then at a closed black door. Then they look at each other, then at next door where people almost fall out of a small theater type building. It’s So
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Airline operator Virgin Atlantic has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission against British Airway's proposed takeover of BMI. Virgin Atlantic has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission opposing the deal Virgin claims at l
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Fears have been raised that a proposed takeover of the airline bmi could give one of its rivals a "monopoly" on some Scottish routes. British Airways' parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), wants to take over bmi. Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Ri
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Knowing how positively juvenile this job post would be if it included flaccid puns, we decided to abstain from such nonsense and get down to the nitty-gritty. Virgin Atlantic Airlines has an opening for a who, despite the company’s name, has plenty of ex
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