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Company Watch - Virgin Group: Sep 7, 2008 Polynesian Blue, the joint venture between Virgin Blue and the Samoan government, reported a pre-tax profit of NZ$9.2 million ($6.5 million) in the fiscal year ended June 30, up 71% from the NZ$5.4 million earned the prior year, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation reported. On...; Tags: consortium, Government, MARKETING, SOFTWARE, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Group; Research articles 2008-09-08
Could interactive media help save the airline industry? Virgin America subtly transforms air travel by empowering customers-at the touch of a button.(MediaWorks): Byline: simon dumenco Earlier this month, as the airline industry was imploding once again-with American Airlines grounding hundreds of thousands of passengers during its faulty-wiring debacle, and as pilots were talking about possibly grounding the proposed Delta-Northwest merger for fear of getting burned...; Tags: beverage, Manufacturing, MARKETING, media, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2008-04-21
Ruthless and a daredevil; The would-be Rock buyer with a taste for publicity: Byline: By PAUL MCMILLAN LONG before Sir Alan Sugar gained widespread fame with his "you're fired" catchphrase, rival Sir Richard Branson had already mastered the art of self-promotion. The 57-year-old, with an estimated wealth of more than pounds 3bn, is linked with investment in Northern Rock and well-known...; Tags: Branding, INTERNET, MARKETING, Richard, Sir, Virgin, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2007-10-15
LAW BRIEFS: T-mobile forced to connect its network to Truphone T-Mobile has been accused of abusing a dominant market position. The High Court ruled it must connect its mobile network to the phone numbers of a start-up, Truphone, which uses Wi-Fi networks to offer mobile users cheaper call costs than with traditional...; Tags: MARKETING, mobile, network, T-Mobile, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2007-08-23
Some airlines offer limited messaging: Even before in-flight broadband connectivity catches on widely, some airlines are allowing passengers a limited form of instant messaging. Intraflight messaging allows instant text communication between passengers on the same flight. When Virgin America, the USA's newest airline, takes flight on Wednesday,...; Tags: entertainment, Groupware, INTERNET, MARKETING, messaging, SOFTWARE, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2007-08-07

Sale may open door for Virgin Blue tilt.: Byline: Vesna Poljak Jul 10, 2007 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Speculation has again arisen that Singapore Airlines may take a stake in Virgin Blue Holdings. The rumours have been revived by Singapore Airline's plan to sell its 49 per...; Tags: MARKETING, rumour, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2007-07-10
Oz-UK non-stop, but not yet ...: Byline: Steve Creedy Apr 25, 2007 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Sir Richard Branson says Virgin Atlantic Airways will be the first operator of non-stop flights between Australia and Britain. Sir Richard committed to the ultra long-haul flights to Perth, and later...; Tags: Britain, MARKETING, Sir, Sydney, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2007-04-25
Take a cruise and earn frequent-flier miles on Delta.(Going Places)(Trip tips): Byline: George Hobica and Kim Liang Tan Daily Herald Correspondents Delta Air Lines has re-launched its SkyMiles Cruises program, offering SkyMiles members more cruising options than before. Delta has partnered with CruisesOnly, the world's largest cruise retailer, to allow members to earn...; Tags: booking, cruise, Delta, MARKETING, Retail, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2006-12-24
Who’s Who at Virgin America: Sir Richard “The Silent Partner” Branson: Investor British billionaire owns 49% of Virgin America and a 25% voting share—the maximum allowed by U.S. law. Led successful launches of Virgin Atlantic in London and Virgin Blue in Australia. Will not be involved in management of Virgin America. Don “The Businessman” Carty:...; Tags: chairman, CIO, Delta Air Lines Inc., Litigation, MARKETING, Strategy, Virgin Atlantic, VP; Research articles 2006-11-01
Good Customer Service For Dummies?: Lessons From Lewis Black, Richard Branson And A No-Fog Hotel Mirror By way of an advance explanation, let me say that this column will depart from my usual piece; I found inspiration this month not only from the contact center industry, but from another publication. I had never...; Tags: Fast Company, MARKETING, SOFTWARE, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2006-10-01
Blue joins green fuel quest.: Byline: James Hall Sep 28, 2006 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Virgin Blue Holdings has followed the lead of its 26 per cent owner in endorsing environmentally-friendly air travel. In late September 2006 Virgin pledged to financially support the...; Tags: emission, MARKETING, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2006-09-28
Why punish, when you can reward? Online or off-line, there are simple steps you can take to make your customers feel valued: I make frequent shopping-cart sorties at Amazon.com. But despite the convenience of one-click shopping, it's not the only bookstore I visit. I'm an equally loyal customer at my neighborhood Borders Books and Music for a different set of reasons. If you put on your marketing hat for a second, you'll...; Tags: INTERNET, MARKETING, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2006-09-01
Designwire.: edited by Sheila Kim-Jamet Your hyperlink to interiordesign.net eWalk-Through Sheila Kim-Jamet At London Heathrow Airport, Softroom has completed a swank two-phase ...; Tags: Collaboration, conscience, Groupware, hyperlink, MARKETING, SOFTWARE, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2006-07-01
British Airways still the top choice for business travellers.: M2 PRESSWIRE-18 May 2006-Barclaycard Business: British Airways still the top choice for business travellersC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:18052006 New research out today from Barclaycard Business reveals that British Airways remains the favoured airline for business travellers for the fifth year...; Tags: Branding, British Airways Plc., MARKETING, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2006-05-18
Cyrin' Air: RYANAIR has been voted the world's worst airline for in-flight amenities in a new survey. The budget airline came bottom of global poll for onboard comfort. Passengers were asked to rate international airlines based on their standard of catering, TV entertainment, internet access, seating,...; Tags: British Airways Plc., Manufacturing, MARKETING, RYANAIR, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2006-04-16
What role do you see design playing in the future of the airline business?(aircraft design): Chris Rossi, VP-sales and marketing for North America, Virgin Atlantic airways Design is vital [because] it gives airlines, and all companies, the opportunity to create points of differentiation, whether it's the hard-core physical product on the airplane or the...; Tags: aircraft, belt, INTERNET, MARKETING, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2006-03-06
Virgin America to file application to operate today: Airline start-up Virgin America plans today to file its application to operate with federal safety regulators, a key step in CEO Fred Reid's plan to start flying, possibly this year. The airline, a brainchild of British billionaire and Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson, is the latest in a series...; Tags: Branding, FINANCE, Investment, MARKETING, Virgin, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2006-01-19
VIrgin Atlantic appoints New Director of Corporate Communications.: M2 PRESSWIRE-16 January 2006-VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS: VIrgin Atlantic appoints New Director of Corporate Communications C1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12012006 Virgin Atlantic Airways has appointed former BBC presenter and reporter Paul Charles as its new Director of Corporate Communications. ...; Tags: director, MARKETING, Paul, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2006-01-16
Virgin at full Velocity after Qantas.: Byline: James Hall Nov 15, 2005 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Australian airline Virgin Blue and Dubai- based Emirates have "ganged up" against rival Qantas. ...; Tags: MARKETING, National Australia Bank, Qantas Airways Ltd., SALES, Velocity, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2005-11-15
Qantas Airways and Virgin Atlantic named `Top Airlines' for Inflight Entertainment.: M2 PRESSWIRE-6 October 2005-WAEA: Qantas Airways and Virgin Atlantic named `Top Airlines' for Inflight EntertainmentC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:06102005 McLEAN, VIRGINA, USA - Among the world's passenger airlines, Qantas Airways Limited and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. offer the "Best Overall"...; Tags: entertainment, MARKETING, Qantas Airways Ltd., video, Virgin Atlantic; Research articles 2005-10-06