25th Birthday celebrations in London and New York

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We've just celebrated our 25th birthday in style by recreating our very first flight to New York that departed on 22 June 1984. Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic, was joined onboard by frequent travellers, travel trade VIPs and a host of special guests including leading fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, international cricketer Kevin Pietersen and his wife, former Liberty X singer Jessica, as well as Ian Botham and Christopher Biggins, who was a passenger on the very first Virgin Atlantic flight 25 years ago.

As part of the celebrations at Heathrow Airport before the historic departure, Sir Richard Branson was joined on the wing of the Boeing 747-400 Virgin Atlantic aircraft, named 'Birthday Girl', by acclaimed supermodel and icon, Kate Moss who came to personally wish the airline a Happy Birthday.

Our special birthday flight was also commanded by Captain Geoff Andreasen, Virgin Atlantic's Chief Boeing Pilot, and First Officer Niamh O'Connor. The Flight Service Manager on the flight operated the very first Virgin Atlantic flight in 1984. Chris Morley, who has been with the airline for 25 years, will be leading the team of 18 cabin crew across the Atlantic.

During the birthday flight, guests enjoyed a taste of the 1980s, with specially themed music and meals designed with an 80s twist. Among the movies onboard were 'Airplane', which was famously shown on the airlines first ever flight. Entertainers were also onboard to ensure that everyone was in the party spirit.

Once in New York, our guests partied at Virgin Atlantic's exclusive Red Hot Birthday Party in Manhattan.

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[hrundel44408]

WELL STILL RED AND STILL HOT! TRUE

[sazzyfrax]

I only fly with Virgin Atlantic,there the best in the world,and the only ones I trust,flying again next year and cant wait.HAPPY 25TH.XXXX

[Ahuntsicspotter]

Happy 25th birthday to Virgin Atlantic and I hope to see Virgin Atlatic with the Boeing 787Dreamliner and Airbus 380 for its 30th aniversary.

[GenericGene]

Congratulations Sir Dick - ***** Gene*****

[mcpcshowcaseHD]

Happy 25th Birthday and Congratulations on your success so far. I trust it will continue long into the future and wish the airline every success!

[EpicSlug]

haha what was that song Richard was singing?

[AirKingOne]

25 more to virgin! keep it up!

[ExtraOrdinaryRaven]

Sir Richard Branson i love him hes such a Gentleman a man of vison and style^^

Happy Birthday Virgin =)

[tccat]

All style and no substance!

[ShogakukanBookPeople]

Congratulations, RB! Keep Red Hot!