Category Archives: Virgin America
JetBlue Rated Top U.S. Brand
June 4, 2010 — 11:54 am PDT
Updated June 4, 2010 — 12:01 pm PDT
JetBlue (Credit: Darren Popik)
A low-cost carrier that’s been flying for just 10 years has quickly managed to cement itself as the top U.S. brand when it comes to “social currency”, according to a new study.
The report, Social Currency: Why Brands Need to Build and Nurture Social Currency, says that JetBlue is the top dog among U.S. companies.
The report, by Vivald-iPartners, says “social currency” is the extent to which people share the brand or information about the brand as part of their everyday social lives at work or at home.
LAX Brief: New Routes, Extra Flights & New Aircraft
June 2, 2010 — 11:54 am PDT
Updated June 2, 2010 — 12:20 pm PDT
Alitalia
There’s a lot happening at LAX these days, with the recent unveiling of the new-look Tom Bradley International Terminal, and the continuing construction on the Bradley West expansion project.
But there’s also news when it comes to the flights themselves.
Alitalia is kicking off its service to Rome on June 5. The flights are the only non-stop service between the West Coast and Italy. The Italian flagship carrier will offer flights five times a week.
Frequent Flyer News: Virgin Brands Team Up
April 1, 2010 — 10:16 am PDT
Updated April 2, 2010 — 2:09 pm PDT
Virgin Blue
If you fly Virgin America, you’ve now got more opportunities to collect and redeem your frequent flyer miles.
Three airlines carrying the Virgin brand – Virgin America, Virgin Blue, and V Australia – have announced a partnership for their respective frequent flyers.
The agreement will allow customers of the three carriers to accumulate miles on flights with any of the three carriers.
Virgin America Adds Orlando, Toronto – and More Cities Coming Soon
March 18, 2010 — 7:47 am PDT
Updated March 26, 2010 — 3:32 pm PDT
Virgin America
Virgin America is announcing the addition of two new cities to its system this year, and there are more destinations on the way.
In August, the airline launches daily service to Orlando from both San Francisco and Los Angeles.
And pending regulatory approval, new flights to Toronto will begin in June. The carrier will also fly to Toronto from both SFO and LAX.
Reaction to Virgin America Flight 404
March 16, 2010 — 8:54 am PDT
Updated March 24, 2010 — 3:25 pm PDT
The 16-hour nightmare trip from LA to New York is not surprisingly drawing a lot of attention. (See details on the story in our previous post.)
One passenger aboard the plane took it up on himself to post messages and photos while sitting on the tarmac. David Martin, CEO of social networking site Kontain.com, caught the attention of the airline after they got wind of his posts about the ordeal.
Nightmare: 16-Hour Flight from LA to NY
March 16, 2010 — 7:31 am PDT
Updated March 24, 2010 — 3:25 pm PDT
Virgin America
Passengers aboard a Virgin America flight from LA to New York this weekend got more than they bargained for.
Their five hour 20 minute flight turned into a 16-hour nightmare.
Virgin America Flight 404 departed from Los Angeles International Airport at 7:10 a.m. Saturday. It was to have arrived at New York-JFK at 3:30 p.m.
Operation Chihuahua Airlift; No Chihuahua Left Behind
January 6, 2010 — 9:02 am PST
Updated March 30, 2010 — 12:29 pm PDT
There’s a severe Chihuahua over-population in California, according to reports from animal shelters across the state.
To help alleviate the problem, Virgin America has chartered a plane full of the little dogs, shipping …
Inside the Airport: A Visit to Sea-Tac
December 10, 2009 — 3:59 pm PST
Updated March 30, 2010 — 2:31 pm PDT
Mount Rainier (Credit: Darren Popik)
One of my favorite airports to travel through is also one of the top destinations from Los Angeles International Airport.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — or simply Sea-Tac, as it’s more commonly known — is home to Alaska Airlines and sister company Horizon Air.
Alaska is the dominant carrier from Los Angeles to Seattle, but they’ve also got competition from United (SkyWest) and Virgin America.
AERO VIDEO: LAX – Terminal 3 Overview
December 8, 2009 — 2:36 pm PST
Updated April 5, 2010 — 10:05 am PDT
If you’re traveling from Los Angeles to Australia or Seattle, there’s a good chance you’ll fly out of Terminal 3 at LAX. T3, which formerly housed American Airlines, today is home to Virgin America, V Australia, Alaska Airlines, and Horizon Air….
AERO VIDEO: Gladstone’s at LAX – Fresh Seafood on the Menu
November 17, 2009 — 4:37 pm PST
Updated April 5, 2010 — 10:08 am PDT
If you haven’t been to Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport lately, then you may be in for a surprise on your next visit. A unique new dining option is on the menu.
Gladstone’s, a popular Southern California seafood eatery with locations in Malibu and Long Beach, recently opened in …
