Virgin America is known for being one of Americas best airlines. For four consecutive years (2012 – 2015) it was ranked in first place in a list of Americas best airlines. In 2016, it slipped to third place and at the end of that year was bought by Alaska Airlines for $2.6 billion.

What makes Virgin Atlantic unique?

“Our livery design has evolved and developed over the years and is made up of several visual signatures which, together, make our aircraft look unique. So the Virgin Atlantic livery has to make all these signatures work as one to look authentic – its much more than the sum of the parts.”

Was Virgin America the best airline?

Virgin America was named the best domestic airline for every year of its operations in the Travel + Leisure Worlds Best Awards. In the World Airline Awards in 2012, it scooped best domestic airline, best low-cost airline and best staff service.

Why did Alaska buy Virgin America?

While the Virgin America name is beloved to many, we concluded that to be successful on the West Coast we had to do so under one name – for consistency and efficiency, and to allow us to continue to deliver low fares.”

Is Virgin America still in business?

Virgin America Inc. Virgin America Inc. The Alaska Air Group acquired Virgin America in April 2016, at a cost of approximately $4 billion and continued to operate Virgin America under its own name and brand until the airline was fully merged into Alaska Airlines on April 24, 2018.

Is Virgin America owned by Alaska?

Alaska Airlines and Virgin America are now one airline. Whether youve flown on Alaska for years or traveled on Virgin America flights – were proud to be your West Coast airline with lower fares, better service, and sweeter rewards.