Virgin now flying to Dallas-Fort Worth
Staff - 08/10/2010
Virgin America said Tuesday it launched a new service from the West Coast to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Staff - 08/10/2010
Virgin America said Tuesday it launched a new service from the West Coast to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Virgin America makes $3.2B plane order
Eric Young - 07/22/2010
Virgin America Inc. agreed to buy 40 new planes, a $3.2 billion order at list price, that will more than double the company's fleet.
Eric Young - 07/22/2010
Virgin America Inc. agreed to buy 40 new planes, a $3.2 billion order at list price, that will more than double the company's fleet.
Virgin names new routes to Cabo and Cancun
Eric Young - 06/29/2010
With flights to Canada underway, Virgin America Inc. said Tuesday it intends to begin flying to two cities in Mexico.
Eric Young - 06/29/2010
With flights to Canada underway, Virgin America Inc. said Tuesday it intends to begin flying to two cities in Mexico.
Virgin America narrows Q1 loss to $35.5M
Eric Young - 06/24/2010
Virgin America Inc. narrowed its loss to $35.5 million and the airline enjoyed a strong boost in revenue in the first quarter.
Eric Young - 06/24/2010
Virgin America Inc. narrowed its loss to $35.5 million and the airline enjoyed a strong boost in revenue in the first quarter.
Virgin America considers Mexico route
Eric Young - 06/15/2010
As it prepares to begin service to Canada, Virgin America Inc. is starting to think about adding flights to Mexico.
Eric Young - 06/15/2010
As it prepares to begin service to Canada, Virgin America Inc. is starting to think about adding flights to Mexico.
Virgin America raises prices--fuel costs
Eric Young - 06/11/2008
Low-fare airline Virgin America Inc. said Wednesday it is for the first time adding surcharges of up to $50 per round trip in response to sharply higher fuel costs.
Eric Young - 06/11/2008
Low-fare airline Virgin America Inc. said Wednesday it is for the first time adding surcharges of up to $50 per round trip in response to sharply higher fuel costs.
Virgin America asks to fly to Chicago
Eric Young - 05/12/2008
Hoping to start its first service to the Midwest, Virgin America Inc. will seek federal approval to fly to Chicago later this year.
Eric Young - 05/12/2008
Hoping to start its first service to the Midwest, Virgin America Inc. will seek federal approval to fly to Chicago later this year.
Investors to pump $100 million into Virgin
Eric Young - 04/14/2008
Startup airline Virgin America Inc. will receive an additional $100 million from its U.S. and British investors in coming months, the airline said.
Eric Young - 04/14/2008
Startup airline Virgin America Inc. will receive an additional $100 million from its U.S. and British investors in coming months, the airline said.
Virgin Kicks Off SFO To San Diego Service
Staff - 02/12/2008
Local airline Virgin America kicked off service to San Diego Tuesday morning with a launch party at San Francisco International Airport.
Staff - 02/12/2008
Local airline Virgin America kicked off service to San Diego Tuesday morning with a launch party at San Francisco International Airport.
SFO opens its skies to Virgin
Tim Simmers - 08/09/2007
Virgin America, carrying British billionaire and part owner Sir Richard Branson, began its long-awaited service Wednesday to its hub at San Francisco International Airport.
Tim Simmers - 08/09/2007
Virgin America, carrying British billionaire and part owner Sir Richard Branson, began its long-awaited service Wednesday to its hub at San Francisco International Airport.
Virgin America landing today
Tim Simmers - 08/08/2007
Virgin America finally launches its airline service today, and it does so with plenty of funding, brand new airplanes and low fares that have already fueled a local price war.
Tim Simmers - 08/08/2007
Virgin America finally launches its airline service today, and it does so with plenty of funding, brand new airplanes and low fares that have already fueled a local price war.
Virgin America ready to fly
Michael Martinez - 07/19/2007
After a long tussle with federal regulators, start-up airline Virgin America began selling tickets this morning for its inaugural flights from San Francisco International Airport to New York and Los Angeles.
Michael Martinez - 07/19/2007
After a long tussle with federal regulators, start-up airline Virgin America began selling tickets this morning for its inaugural flights from San Francisco International Airport to New York and Los Angeles.
Virgin America to take wing at SFO
Carolyn Said - 05/19/2007
Low-fare airline Virgin America was finally cleared for takeoff Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation, after three grueling years of working to convince regulators that it is under American control.
Carolyn Said - 05/19/2007
Low-fare airline Virgin America was finally cleared for takeoff Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation, after three grueling years of working to convince regulators that it is under American control.
Virgin Air taxiing onto SFO runway
Staff - 03/23/2007
Startup Virgin America airline hasn't exactly been cleared for takeoff yet, but this week's tentative approval from the federal Department of Transportation at least enabled the proposed low-fare carrier to rev up its engines and taxi onto the runway.
Staff - 03/23/2007
Startup Virgin America airline hasn't exactly been cleared for takeoff yet, but this week's tentative approval from the federal Department of Transportation at least enabled the proposed low-fare carrier to rev up its engines and taxi onto the runway.
Virgin America cleared
Heather Murtagh - 03/21/2007
Virgin America was given the go-ahead to position itself for takeoff yesterday when the U.S. DOT gave the Burlingame-based company a tentative OK to fly if it makes major changes previously suggested, such as ousting CEO Fred Reid.
Heather Murtagh - 03/21/2007
Virgin America was given the go-ahead to position itself for takeoff yesterday when the U.S. DOT gave the Burlingame-based company a tentative OK to fly if it makes major changes previously suggested, such as ousting CEO Fred Reid.
Virgin America gets tentative approval
David Armstrong - 03/21/2007
After nearly three grinding years of delays, Virgin America Airlines, the Burlingame low-fare startup, moved closer to takeoff Tuesday, potentially bringing more competition, lower fares and up to 3,000 new jobs to the Bay Area.
David Armstrong - 03/21/2007
After nearly three grinding years of delays, Virgin America Airlines, the Burlingame low-fare startup, moved closer to takeoff Tuesday, potentially bringing more competition, lower fares and up to 3,000 new jobs to the Bay Area.
Labor bashes Virgin America
Heather Murtagh - 02/15/2007
Talks of low wages and benefits and no union options for flight attendants and pilots who will be working for Burlingame-based Virgin America has labor groups rallying lawmakers to take notice before planes take flight.
Heather Murtagh - 02/15/2007
Talks of low wages and benefits and no union options for flight attendants and pilots who will be working for Burlingame-based Virgin America has labor groups rallying lawmakers to take notice before planes take flight.
Virgin America adds heavyweight to board
Michael Liedtke - 01/31/2007
With the U.S. Department of Transportation standing in its way of taking off, fledging airline Virgin America has added one of the agency's former leaders to its board in an effort to prove it isn't beholden to foreign interests.
Michael Liedtke - 01/31/2007
With the U.S. Department of Transportation standing in its way of taking off, fledging airline Virgin America has added one of the agency's former leaders to its board in an effort to prove it isn't beholden to foreign interests.
Virgin America proposes reorganization
Mark Abramson - 01/18/2007
Startup airline Virgin America on Wednesday continued its fight to get off the ground by responding to a U.S. Department of Transportation ruling that it does not qualify as an American airline.
Mark Abramson - 01/18/2007
Startup airline Virgin America on Wednesday continued its fight to get off the ground by responding to a U.S. Department of Transportation ruling that it does not qualify as an American airline.
Virgin America cuts British influence
Heather Murtagh - 01/18/2007
Virgin America plans to cut the power of its British counterpart Virgin Group to meet federal regulations currently barring the company from taking off, the company said in a comprehensive reply to DOT concerns about ownership.
Heather Murtagh - 01/18/2007
Virgin America plans to cut the power of its British counterpart Virgin Group to meet federal regulations currently barring the company from taking off, the company said in a comprehensive reply to DOT concerns about ownership.