Mooted seriously for a few weeks and predicted tactically by many for years, Delta and Virgin Atlantic have agreed a major joint venture in a bid to put pressure on their transatlantic rivals.
Delta agrees joint venture with Virgin Atlantic, pays $360M for 49 percent stake
December 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Prediction: By 2017, wireless charging pads will be a standard amenity at major hotels
September 11, 2012 By 4 Comments
Nokia is spotlighting a new industry standard for wireless charging pads that ensures that various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and other devices, can get juiced up at the same time.
Virgin offers free galactic adventure to the airline’s most frequent flyer
August 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
For those frequent fliers seeking the ultimate status, the Virgin airline group is offering its mightiest elite level yet: Galactic Status.
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Morning Scan: Billing giant Kale rebrands as Accelya and other travel tech news
August 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kale Consultants is re-branding itself as Accelya. The combined operation will handle accounting and billing between travel agents and airlines for more than 100 airlines and earn $110 million a year in revenue. And other travel tech news…
After posting £80M loss, Virgin Atlantic aims to trim fuel costs with new technology platform
August 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Virgin Atlantic announced a £80 million loss this week, blaming a combination of lower demand and skyrocketing fuel prices.
A deep dive into airlines and Twitter: Content, time, strategy and style
May 22, 2012 By 6 Comments
Airlines on Twitter are constantly looking for more. More followers means larger potential audience, more clicks, sales, engagement with their audience.
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The battle for small: Is West Africa tougher for hostel OTAs than for the big boys?
May 17, 2012 By 4 Comments
Earlier this year I made a booking for a small, independent property called Eshu in Cape Coast, Ghana.
Virgin Atlantic, Virgin America, Virgin Australia launch Virgin Skies campaign
May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The three Virgins are getting it on together for the first time.
Virgin Atlantic plane makes emergency landing, airline quiet on Twitter, follow on web instead
April 16, 2012 By 2 Comments
A Virgin Atlantic plane bound for Orlando from the UK had to make an emergency landing today after reports of smoke in the cabin.
Innovative ways airlines are using the new Facebook Timeline
April 9, 2012 By 9 Comments
We recently talked about the Eight steps to driving results for travel brands from the new Facebook Timeline, highlighting some key aspects of the new layout for brands.
