Category: The VX Files

As the only airline based in Silicon Valley, we tend to geek-out over social applications like Vine, Pinterest, and Instagram. So when I learned that I would have the opportunity to interview the stars of YouTube’s new video content, I jumped at the chance to have a one-on-one via Google+ Hangout. John Lutz of The...

We’ve all been there.  You’re on a flight and that guest in 18C catches your eye.  What do you do? In Junior High, I would have asked my best friend to pass a note.  In college, I probably would have tried one of those cheesy pick-up lines, “Do you believe in love at first sight...

On Tuesday we celebrated the launch of service to our 20th destination at Newark International Airport. It seems like just yesterday that I was attending my first launch event in Orlando, complete with Sir Richard Branson decked out in Awkward Family Vacation gear. I couldn’t help but get a little nostalgic to think that we’re...

Because I grew up in the Bay Area, recycling is part of my DNA. I always make sure to place compost in the green bin, cardboard boxes flattened down in the blue bin, and trash in the brown bin.  I’m diligent in my individual green efforts, but I knew I could do a little more....

Since becoming Virgin America’s Official Pet Liaison, Buddy and I have been trying to find a way to leave our mark on the airline.  We take Virgin America for all of our coast-to-coast travels so we definitely have plenty of experience draw from.      At first, we tried adding an automatic cookie dispenser, but...

I admit, prior to this season, my knowledge of the Los Angeles Clippers has been limited to episodes of “Khloe and Lamar” and “Basketball Wives.” But with Virgin America’s partnership with the Clippers, I was excited to see breakout stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin in action. In anticipation for Virgin America day, I read...

Companies based in Silicon Valley including Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn have changed and inspired the world but tech and innovation isn’t just limited to the Bay Area. “Silicon Cities” have popped up on a global scale – everywhere from “Silicon Hills” in Austin to “Silicon Welly” in New Zealand to “Silicon Khal” in India are...

Skype, Snapchat, Emoji—the language of modern love is truly 2.0. From deciphering a text from a new beau to using the right Instagram filter on your engagement photos, 2013 technology makes romance a whole new ballgame. Daunting as they may seem, these advancements in technology have made long distance relationships much more accessible, even at...

Looks like we’ve got one more thing to celebrate as we turn the page on the amazing year that was 2012: Skytrax awarded Virgin America its coveted 4-Star Ranking.  Not to toot our own horn, but we’re just the second U.S. carrier to earn this high level rating since the ranking program was introduced in...

It’s wintertime, and you know what that means? New Virgin America seasonal menus onboard all of our flights! All of our menus are crafted using an assortment of sustainable and fresh ingredients, local fruits and vegetables, premium meats, and artisan breads.  Our latest update includes a refreshed “Travel Light” menu (to combat those holiday cookies),...