The Commonwealth of Virginia is looking to promote Film and Wine tourism in India. In a recent bid to promote business and tourism to Virginia as well as its wines, Robert F McDonnell, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia and First Lady, Maureen McDonnell, hosted a reception in Mumbai. Mumbai is the first stop in a three-city tour of India which includes Delhi and Bangalore.
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Virgin Atlantic instals fear-mitigating device for passengers
People scared of flying can now press a button on their iPhone to help them deal with their panic, as Virgin Atlantic Airways has launched an application (app) for its Flying Without Fear course which boasts a success rate of over 98 percent.
“Our first iPhone app will bring the benefits of our successful Flying Without Fear course to millions of people around the world who are now using mobile technology to make their lives better.
“The app will put many travellers at ease and enable them to prepare for their first Virgin Atlantic flight,” Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group said in a statement.
The airline developed the app with Mental Workout, a company developing software to help people resolve issues and increase mental performance.
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“Our first iPhone app will bring the benefits of our successful Flying Without Fear course to millions of people around the world who are now using mobile technology to make their lives better.
“The app will put many travellers at ease and enable them to prepare for their first Virgin Atlantic flight,” Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group said in a statement.
The airline developed the app with Mental Workout, a company developing software to help people resolve issues and increase mental performance.
source | http://www.vanguardngr.com
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Monday, March 16, 2009
NEWS| Virgin Atlantic to pull out its Mumbai-London flights
Virgin Atlantic has decided to pull out its Mumbai-London flights from May 3, 2009 onwards. Termination letters have been issued to its ground staff and cabin crew based in Mumbai.
According to a report in Times of India (ToI) by Manju V, “Our Mumbai-London daily flights will be terminated from May 3, 2009 onwards. As and when the economy looks up and the sector turns profitable, we will come back,” said Neha Lidder Ganju, Senior Marketing Manager (India), Virgin Atlantic. However the airline will continue its Delhi-London flights.
The airline had launched its Mumbai-London flights in March 2005 with Airbus 340-600. During that period, flying on the Mumbai-London route turned cheap as three more airlines- Jet Airways, Air Sahara and bmi had launched flights on this route to compete with Air India and British Airways. Even as Virgin Atlantic increased its frequency from three flights a week to daily services by 2005 end, cut-throat competition led to a drastic reduction in launch fares. When the airline launched, the economy fare for a Mumbai-London return was Rs 27,000. When Virgin Atlantic became daily in December 2005, the return fare came down to Rs 17,777. The fare has now come down to Rs 9,990 for a Mumbai-London return ticket on airlines like British Airways and Jet Airways.
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According to a report in Times of India (ToI) by Manju V, “Our Mumbai-London daily flights will be terminated from May 3, 2009 onwards. As and when the economy looks up and the sector turns profitable, we will come back,” said Neha Lidder Ganju, Senior Marketing Manager (India), Virgin Atlantic. However the airline will continue its Delhi-London flights.
The airline had launched its Mumbai-London flights in March 2005 with Airbus 340-600. During that period, flying on the Mumbai-London route turned cheap as three more airlines- Jet Airways, Air Sahara and bmi had launched flights on this route to compete with Air India and British Airways. Even as Virgin Atlantic increased its frequency from three flights a week to daily services by 2005 end, cut-throat competition led to a drastic reduction in launch fares. When the airline launched, the economy fare for a Mumbai-London return was Rs 27,000. When Virgin Atlantic became daily in December 2005, the return fare came down to Rs 17,777. The fare has now come down to Rs 9,990 for a Mumbai-London return ticket on airlines like British Airways and Jet Airways.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
NEWS| Virgin Atlantic to stop flights to Mumbai
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Airways has been forced to slam the brakes on its Mumbai-London operations from May thanks to a double whammy of the economic slowdown and excess capacity.
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This is the fourth international airline in the last year alone to cease operations from the city.
“We have decided to temporarily suspend operations to Mumbai with effect from May 4. We are suspending this service until rational conditions re-emerge and it can resume service on this important route,” confirmed Neha Lidder Ganju, Senior Marketing Manager- India, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
The exact number of job cuts could not be ascertained but the company has said that its cabin crew, airport staff and cargo staff would be affected as a result.
Virgin Atlantic has stated that while it performed satisfactorily in its first three years, the overall traffic between Heathrow and Mumbai fell 18 per cent last year. In addition, there was an “irrational level” of capacity on the route. “As a result, Virgin Atlantic and presumably other carriers have been losing money. This would be unsustainable at the best of times, but is ruinous in current conditions,” the carrier said in an email response.
The airline operates daily direct flights from both Mumbai and Delhi to Heathrow. The Delhi link will remain intact as it has not been hit by idle capacity and still remains sustainable.
Virgin’s exit comes at a time when Indian carriers such as the state-owned Air India as well as private airlines such as Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines are aggressively pursuing their international operations, especially to European and South Asian destinations.
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This is the fourth international airline in the last year alone to cease operations from the city.
“We have decided to temporarily suspend operations to Mumbai with effect from May 4. We are suspending this service until rational conditions re-emerge and it can resume service on this important route,” confirmed Neha Lidder Ganju, Senior Marketing Manager- India, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
The exact number of job cuts could not be ascertained but the company has said that its cabin crew, airport staff and cargo staff would be affected as a result.
Virgin Atlantic has stated that while it performed satisfactorily in its first three years, the overall traffic between Heathrow and Mumbai fell 18 per cent last year. In addition, there was an “irrational level” of capacity on the route. “As a result, Virgin Atlantic and presumably other carriers have been losing money. This would be unsustainable at the best of times, but is ruinous in current conditions,” the carrier said in an email response.
The airline operates daily direct flights from both Mumbai and Delhi to Heathrow. The Delhi link will remain intact as it has not been hit by idle capacity and still remains sustainable.
Virgin’s exit comes at a time when Indian carriers such as the state-owned Air India as well as private airlines such as Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines are aggressively pursuing their international operations, especially to European and South Asian destinations.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
NEWS| Singapore Air, Virgin May Win India Investment Rights
Singapore Airlines Ltd., Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. and other carriers may win the right to buy into Indian airlines as the world's second-fastest-growing major economy plans to scrap investment restrictions.
India's government is considering allowing overseas airlines to own stakes in local carriers, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel told reporters on Jan. 14. That would reverse a more than a decade-old rule that banned them from owning shares of domestic carriers.
With global traffic plunging amid a recession, India's move may give foreign airlines a slice of a market that's set to surge ninefold in the two decades to 2026, according to Airbus SAS. The plan will also give carriers such as Jet Airways (India) Ltd. and SpiceJet Ltd. access to cash and expertise amid a record $2 billion industrywide loss last year.
``In a global recession, foreign carriers will look at any opportunity where they can make a bit of money,'' said Viswanathan Vasudevan, who helps manage $300 million at Aquarius Investment Advisors Pte in Singapore. ``India seems to be one of the countries where you have some opportunity. That could be a big plus.''
Vasudevan may purchase Indian airline shares if the government eases restrictions for foreign carriers.
Seven new airlines have been set up in the past six years and passenger numbers doubled between 2004 and 2007, the government said.
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India's government is considering allowing overseas airlines to own stakes in local carriers, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel told reporters on Jan. 14. That would reverse a more than a decade-old rule that banned them from owning shares of domestic carriers.
With global traffic plunging amid a recession, India's move may give foreign airlines a slice of a market that's set to surge ninefold in the two decades to 2026, according to Airbus SAS. The plan will also give carriers such as Jet Airways (India) Ltd. and SpiceJet Ltd. access to cash and expertise amid a record $2 billion industrywide loss last year.
``In a global recession, foreign carriers will look at any opportunity where they can make a bit of money,'' said Viswanathan Vasudevan, who helps manage $300 million at Aquarius Investment Advisors Pte in Singapore. ``India seems to be one of the countries where you have some opportunity. That could be a big plus.''
Vasudevan may purchase Indian airline shares if the government eases restrictions for foreign carriers.
Seven new airlines have been set up in the past six years and passenger numbers doubled between 2004 and 2007, the government said.
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Friday, April 11, 2008
JOBS| Intl| Cabin Crew - London - Delhi Route
Virgin Atlantic invites applications from prospective Cabin Crew for the London - Delhi route.
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