Virgin AmericaFrom Erik...
Virgin America was formed in 2007 by Sir. Richard Branson. I have flown this airline a couple of times and was very pleased at the service. It was recently announced at the Alaska Air Group (Alaska Airlines) was going to acquire Virgin America. If the sale goes through, it is expected to close at the beginning of 2017. Quick Facts Fleet Size: 63 Hubs or Focus Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas-Love Airline Alliance: none Frequent Flier Program: Elevate Baggage FAQ's |
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Overview
Virgin America is a California-based airline that is on a mission to make flying good again, with brand new planes, attractive fares, top-notch service, and a host of fun, innovative amenities that are reinventing domestic air travel. The Virgin America experience is unlike any other in the skies, featuring mood-lit cabins with WiFi, custom-designed leather seats, power outlets, and a video touch-screen at every seatback offering guests on-demand menus and countless entertainment options.
Since launching in August 2007, Virgin America has captured a host of travel industry best-in-class awards, including: “Best Domestic Airline” in both Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards for the past eight consecutive years and Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards for the past nine consecutive years. (source: virginamerica.com)
Virgin America is a California-based airline that is on a mission to make flying good again, with brand new planes, attractive fares, top-notch service, and a host of fun, innovative amenities that are reinventing domestic air travel. The Virgin America experience is unlike any other in the skies, featuring mood-lit cabins with WiFi, custom-designed leather seats, power outlets, and a video touch-screen at every seatback offering guests on-demand menus and countless entertainment options.
Since launching in August 2007, Virgin America has captured a host of travel industry best-in-class awards, including: “Best Domestic Airline” in both Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards for the past eight consecutive years and Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards for the past nine consecutive years. (source: virginamerica.com)
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