Virgin Atlantic Plans Full Ramp-Up by Fall Amid Unclear Outlook
Passenger aircraft, operated by Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, at Manchester Airport, U.K.
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Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. is aiming to get all of its planes flying by October or November amid continuing uncertainty over how far Covid-19 border curbs will be eased before the end of the summer.
The carrier controlled by billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson is working toward the return to full capacity while awaiting details of U.K. plans to begin reopening travel from May, Chief Executive Officer Shai Weiss said Wednesday in a World Aviation Festival presentation.