Virgin Atlantic
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Swissport begins cargo handling at Narita
Global ground service provider, Swissport International has begun cargo handling services in Japan’s key international gateway at Tokyo’s Narita Airport from 12 November.
14 November 2011
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Virgin Cargo sees 39% revenue growth
Virgin Atlantic Cargo today announced revenues for the 2010/2011 financial year up 39 per cent to £224.4 million. The carrier cited strong performance across its network which saw tonnage carried on the Virgin Atlantic and V Australia networks climb to nearly 227,000 tonnes, a 17 per cent increase on the previous year. Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific and the Americas reported tonnage increases in 2010/11 of 19, 13 and 16 per cent respectively.
19 August 2011
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Virgin Atlantic Cargo flies under the radar
When it comes to Virgin Atlantic there is probably little need for any introduction. Famous for its off-beat humour in its advertising and seeming irreverence for all things established, its clever marketing led by enigmatic boss Richard Branson has firmly established it in the minds of most air passengers. Its cargo division on the other hand, leads a far more low-key existence, but one that never-the-less has established it as a solid quality player in the industry. By Donald Urquhart.
01 July 2011
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Virgin Atlantic sees rising cargo yields
Rising demand for air cargo enabled Virgin Atlantic Cargo to push up yields in the first quarter with sales rising 36 per cent, driven by a 25 per cent increase in volumes, the company said. Virgin Cargo's director, John Lloyd warned though, that t…
11 August 2010
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EUROPS & CIS: Branson urges US to deny BA-American coop
Richard Branson has called on the US government to deny British Airways’ request for greater commercial cooperation, including agreement on ticket schedules and prices, with American Airlines. It is one year since British Airways applied to regula…
01 September 2009
