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Virgin Atlantic Airways
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Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. (known as Virgin Atlantic) is an airline that is based in the United Kingdom. Virgin Atlantic is owned by 2 companies, Virgin Group and Delta Air Lines. [1] Virgin Atlantic goes from its main hubs at London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport to many places like the USA, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. More than 75% of Virgin Atlantic's flights go/come to London Heathrow Airport. The rest mostly fly from Manchester Airport. Virgin flies to 31 cities. These are either in Africa, Asia, Europe, the United States or the Caribbean.
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It was founded by British businessman Sir Richard Branson in the 1980s. Now, it is 51% owned by Delta Air Lines. However, the Virgin Group still have a 49% stake in the airline.