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The older Airbus A340-300 aircraft were withdrawn from service in April 2015, as rising costs had made it less economical to run the type. Virgin Atlantic had begun to replace the A340-300 on routes with the two-engine A330-300 and 787-9. The final Virgin Atlantic A340-300 flight was made on 9 April, landing at Heathrow early on 10 April. [30]
In June 2024 there were 1116 Boeing 787 aircraft in airline service, comprising 397 787-8s, 621 787-9s and 98 787-10s. [1] The largest operators at that time were All Nippon Airways (86), United Airlines (71), American Airlines (59), Qatar Airways (47), Japan Airlines (46), Etihad Airways (40), Hainan Airlines (38), Air Canada (38), British Airways (37), Ethiopian Airlines (29), Air India (27 ...
Vietnam Airlines: Premium Economy class is available on Airbus A350s and Boeing 787-9 aircraft on selected routes. [38] Virgin Atlantic: Premium Economy class offers roomier seats, dedicated check-in counter, priority boarding, upgraded dining, among other perks. Available on international flights on A330, A350, and B-787-9 aircraft.
Virgin Atlantic first took delivery of one in August 2019, [citation needed] and they operate 12 of these aircraft as of June 2024. [citation needed] Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The 787-9 Dreamliner is also a wide-body airliner made by Boeing.
UK-based rivals British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways have equally comfortable seats, but I like Virgin's food and amenities better. I flew the UK's 2 major airlines across the Atlantic.
The FAA's airworthiness directive impacts 158 U.S.-registered airplanes and 737 airplanes worldwide and requires airlines to inspect the captain’s and first officer’s seats on 787-7, 787-9 ...
EgyptAir Boeing 787-9. Air Cairo; ... accompanied by the Red Arrows at 2013 Royal International Air Tattoo Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000. ... MAP Airlines (MAP ...
Virgin Atlantic is operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, branded as “Virgin100”, on the world’s busiest international air route. The airline has obtained special approval from British, Irish ...