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The Latest Breaking News from Virgin Atlantic

Virgin plane turns back after it emerges first officer had not completed test

The Airbus A330 to New York returned to Heathrow on Monday when the two pilots on board became aware of the error.

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic plane from Heathrow to New York forced into U-turn as pilot was still in training

Passengers were 40 minutes into trans-Atlantic flight

Wales Online

Passengers terrified as plane makes U-turn over Ireland due to untrained pilot

A Virgin Atlantic flight had to U-turn over Ireland on its way to New York after it was discovered that the co-pilot was still in training, leaving passengers both terrified and furious

Irish Mirror

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Virgin Atlantic flight to New York forced to make u-turn due to untrained pilot

The plane was 40 minutes into its flight when Virgin Atlantic managers on the ground realised that the first officer onboard had yet to complete his final pilot exams.

Daily Record

Virgin Atlantic flight forced to turn around after it emerged pilot had not completed training

First officer had reportedly not yet passed ‘final assessment flight’

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic plane forced to turn back mid-flight to US due to untrained pilot

A Virgin Atlantic flight had to U-turn on its way to New York after it was discovered that the co-pilot was still in training, leaving passengers furious with the delay

Daily Mirror

British Airways mocked for 'travesty' Jollof rice dish served on flight

A Twitter user shared a picture of the meal that was branded a 'travesty' by fans of the African dish, adding that the food served looked nothing like Jollof rice, and they even spelt the name wrong

Daily Mirror

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Virgin Atlantic searching for UK's next drag star to perform at San Francisco Pride event

Performers wanted to strut their stuff on stage during San Francisco Pride Month

Wales Online

Virgin Atlantic starts up news job scheme after Covid break

The airline is looking for a diverse range of applicants

Liverpool Echo

Virgin Atlantic jobs scheme resumes after three-year Covid break

The airline is looking to recruit 10 apprentice engineers and four graduate engineers in a bid to attract fresh new talent into the industry

Wales Online

UK flights diverted to refill due to Johannesburg airport fuel crisis

Tonight’s Virgin Atlantic departure from South Africa’s hub will fly via Durban and arrive three hours late at London Heathrow

The Independent UK

Latest face mask guidelines for passengers flying with TUI, Ryanair, Jet2 and more

Here are the most up-to-date requirements for people travelling with TUI, Jet2, Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Virgin Atlantic, Vueling and Loganair

Wales Online

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic drop masks on transatlantic flights

US mask mandate overturned by federal judge

The Independent UK

US face mask rules on flights dropped for Brits earlier than planned

US face mask rules have changed with coverings no longer required on public transport, planes and in airports, as airlines including Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines update their policies

Daily Mirror

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TUI ditches face mask rules on more UK flights as it updates policy

TUI, Jet2 and easyJet have been easing their face mask rules on flights for UK passengers - and now TUI is extending this to cover even more UK routes

Manchester Evening News

Flight from Manchester to Pakistan cancelled at last minute after protest sparks safety concerns

Roads around Islamabad Airport have been blocked by anti-government demonstrators

The Times of India

66 airlines, 40+ nations and 3,249 weekly flights: Skies reopen after 2-year pandemic break

NEW DELHI: Six Indian and 60 foreign airlines from 40 countries — but none from China as of now — will from Sunday operate 3,249 weekly flights to and from India under the summer schedule as regular international flights resume after a gap of over two years.

Insider UK

Virgin Atlantic set to offset carbon at new facility in North East Scotland

Mitsui and Storegga sign deal on commercialisation of the Direct Air Capture technology

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The Independent UK

Moment 54 Ukrainian orphans arrive in UK from war torn homeland clutching teddy bears

Save a Child founder said London looked like “jewels in the night” as a plane with dozens of Ukrainian orphans touched down last night

Liverpool Echo

Ryanair, Jet2, EasyJet and other airlines share latest face mask rules

We have compiled a list of facemask rules for various airlines

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Airport greets 50 Ukrainian orphans after they were rescued by Hibs fans

The children finally arrived in Scotland after making the arduous journey from Poland to London, where they caught another flight north to Scotland's capital city

Daily Record

Ukrainian orphans evacuated by Hibs charity arrive in Scotland after rescue mission

The children, aged between one and 18, touched down At Edinburgh Airport late on Wednesday night following their flight from Warsaw in Poland, via Heathrow Airport.

The Independent UK

Dozens of Ukrainian orphans clap and cheer as they arrive in the UK

Children as young as one and two were on the flight from Poland.

Daily Record

Ukrainian orphans due to arrive in Scotland tonight as plane departs to collect 50 youngsters

The Virgin Atlantic flight has left UK soil and is travelling to Warsaw in Poland where the refugee children are waiting to board.

Daily Record

easyJet updates mask policy on some routes - latest rules for Ryanair, TUI, Jet2, BA, Virgin

Masks are no longer mandatory for a select number of easyJet flights.

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