Virgin launches new rewards deal, but is it worth signing up for?

Virgin launches new rewards deal, but is it worth signing up for? We look at Virgin Red and how it compares to other loyalty schemes Virgin Red is like cashback, but instead of getting money back, you earn points Points can be used to get discounts on a list of services and goods  It does … Read more

Kenny Chesney mourns loss of dear friend Maria Rodriguez in helicopter crash in U.S. Virgin Islands

Kenny Chesney mourns loss of ‘dear friend’ Maria Rodriguez who died in a helicopter crash in the U.S. Virgin Islands The country music star posted photos and paid tribute to Rodriguez on social media Chesney, 52, has long owned a home on the island of St. John ABC News confirmed four people died in the … Read more

Virgin Galactic announces new February 13 launch window for SpaceShipTwo Unity test flight

Virgin Galactic has announced a new flight window for the next test flight of its SpaceShipTwo Unity. The window will open on February 13 with opportunities to fly throughout February, the company said, pending good weather conditions and technical readiness. The flight, which will take off from Spaceport America in New Mexico‘s Jornada del Muerto … Read more

Virgin Hyperloop shares step-by-step video of its passenger experience

The idea of hurtling down a vacuum tube in a levitating pod at speeds of over 670 miles an hour may sound like the plot of the latest science fiction blockbuster, but it could soon become a reality. Virgin Hyperloop is developing the futuristic technology, which it claims could transform the way we travel. At … Read more

Virgin Orbit to attempt to send LauncherOne into orbit on Sunday

Virgin Orbit has targeted its third attempt at space flight for Sunday.  The launch window from California‘s Mojave Air and Space Port is set for January 17 between 10am and 2pm local time, according to a tweet from Virgin One, with backup slots on January 24 and 31. This will be Virgin Orbit’s third trip … Read more

Virgin Orbit will attempt to send its LauncherOne into orbit on Sunday

Virgin Orbit has targeted its third attempt at space flight for Sunday.  The launch window from California‘s Mojave Air and Space Port is set for January 17 between 10am and 2pm local time, according to a tweet from Virgin One, with backup slots on January 24 and 31. This will be Virgin Orbit’s third trip … Read more

Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic worst for delaying refunds for cancelled holidays in 2020, says Which?

Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic were the worst airlines for flouting the law by delaying refunds for cancelled holidays last year, a damning survey found. Customers with package holidays are legally entitled to their money back within 14 days of cancellation, while airlines should refund passengers within seven days. But major operators often failed to meet … Read more

Virgin Media launches new ‘intelligent wifi’ to improve wireless connections 

Virgin media has launched new intelligent wifi and smart pods designed to boost connections for people working and studying from home during lockdown.  Customers can expect speeds up to three times faster around the home when the new equipment is combined with enhanced wifi features on its routers, the firm said. The pods are designed to be … Read more

Jeremy Darroch, Sky CEO since 2007, replaced by Virgin Media boss

Sky chief executive Jeremy Darroch steps down after 13 years to be replaced by former Virgin Media boss Dana Strong Sky’s Jeremy Darroch will step down as chief executive after 13 years in position Will take role of executive chairman until end of 2021 to ensure smooth transition He will by Dana Strong who is … Read more