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M-Orlando! Virgin offers cargo customers more choice to/from Orlando

Cargo customers moving goods to and from Orlando, Florida, can now connect with Virgin Atlantic services at four gateways across the UK. On March 26, Virgin Atlantic Cargo launched a new weekly service from Belfast to Orlando, which departs from Northern Ireland every Monday throughout the summer. From June, a weekly Friday service will also be added. This new direct Orlando offering is in addition to 17 flights a week ex ... [+]

Virgin Atlantic Cargo goes double daily to Johannesburg

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is to launch a second daily service between London and Johannesburg in October, creating additional cargo capacity to and from South Africa. Commencing 28 October 2018, the additional daily frequency will be operated by one of the airline’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which can carry up to 24 tonnes ... [+]

Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports 9% revenue growth in 2017 as volumes reach 5-year high

Virgin Atlantic Cargo saw volumes reach a five-year high in 2017 and revenues rising 9% to about $278 million, driven by strong growth in pharmaceutical and e-commerce shipments. The airline carried 230.5 million kilos last year – up 6% on 2016 – thanks to particularly strong westbound business to the U.S. ... [+]

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Names New Directors

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has named Paul Fallon as Director Commercial & Business Development and Tania Wilson as Director Operations. The changes follow Dominic Kennedy’s promotion to Managing Director of Virgin Atlantic Cargo in August. Paul began his career in Virgin’s Commercial team in 2003 and later spent over five years as Head ... [+]

Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo launch new Pharma Zone at London Heathrow

Joint venture partners Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo are introducing a new Pharma Zone at their joint facility at London Heathrow. The new Pharma Zone will support the growing volumes of temperature-controlled healthcare and life science products being carried by both airlines and enhances their ability to meet the ... [+]

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Appoints Alliance Ground International to Handle Growing San Francisco Volumes

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Alliance Ground International (AGI) as its cargo handler in San Francisco to support its growing operations at the U.S West Coast airport. The airline operates twice-daily services connecting London Heathrow and San Francisco and added another three direct flights a week from Manchester at the end of ... [+]

David Geer Appointed Managing Director of Virgin Atlantic Cargo

David Geer has been appointed as Managing Director of Virgin Atlantic Cargo. David succeeds John Lloyd, who in May announced his decision to leave the airline after 30 years. John, who has headed Virgin Atlantic’s cargo division since 2000, officially steps down in August. David joined Virgin Atlantic in April 2012 as ... [+]

Virgin Strengthens Cargo Team in Australia

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has strengthened its team in Australia with the appointment of Amanda Matar as Account Manager – Sydney. Amanda joins Virgin Atlantic as the airline increases its long-haul cargo sales and management services for Virgin Australia with the launch in April of Virgin Australia’s five Boeing 777-300ER flights per ... [+]

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Reports $217m in Revenues, Higher Volumes in 2016

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has reported revenues of over $217 million for 2016 as its freight volumes rose 1.8% in a challenging market environment. Overall, the airline carried 218,000 tonnes of cargo across its international network offering customers direct services to major cities in the United States, Dubai, Hong Kong and China, ... [+]

Virgin gives customers more choice to the U.S. in 2017

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is giving customers in the UK a wider choice of services in 2017 with the launch of a new daily service from London to Seattle and extra flights from Manchester to the U.S. Seattle joins the airline’s network on 26 March ex Heathrow and Virgin has high hopes ... [+]

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