Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Virgin Group, Ltd. published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 341
» View wsbtradio.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-29
•
Next >
-
Kate Winslet Secretly Weds Ned Rocknroll, Richard Branson's Nephew
The heart of Rocknroll officially belongs to Kate Winslet. The Oscar-winning actress wed Ned Rocknroll (born Ned Abel Smith) in a secret ceremony early this month, reports Us Weekly. According to a source, the "Titanic" star, 37, tied the knot with 34-...
Tags: Kate Winslet, New York City, Sam Mendes, Richard Branson, Movie 43 (movie)
-
F-35 fighter jet program reaches milestone with vertical takeoff
The F-35 fighter jet, a nearly $400-billion weapons program under development for more than a decade, hit a major milestone when it completed its first-ever vertical takeoff. On Monday, aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. released a video in...
Tags: Lockheed Martin Corp., U.S. Department of Defense, Science and Technology, Armed Forces, Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland)
-
As stocks hit new highs, is the market overheating?
NEW YORK -- Wall Street will be watching Ben Bernanke's testimony before Congress on Wednesday, hoping the Federal Reserve chairman will offer clues as to when the central bank may begin turning off its spigot of easy money. Investors will also be...Tags: Credit Ratings, Prices, Ben Bernanke, Central Bank, U.S. Congress
-
Many fliers willing to pony up for better seats, poll finds
Most of us will put up with a cramped middle seat on a short flight. But on trips more than three hours long, we are ready to crack open our wallets and pay for a window or aisle seat. That is one of the findings of a recent Harris Interactive poll of...Tags: September 11, 2001 Attacks, Harris Interactive Incorporated, Transportation Security Administration, New Products, Richard Branson
-
Virgin America lets you buy other passengers drinks, make pals
Virgin America is making it easier to befriend other passengers at 35,000 feet. The Burlingame, Calif.-based airline’s touch-screen entertainment units on every seat now have a feature that lets passengers buy drinks, meals and snacks for fellow...
Tags: New Products, Richard Branson, Entertainment
-
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - May 20
ReutersCompiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com) Leighton Holdings will accelerate cost cutting initiatives to weather deteriorating...Tags: Mining, Coal, Marketing, Science and Technology, Melbourne (Australia)
-
Sprint offers up to $150 in credits to keep U.S. Cellular customers
Tribune reporterChicago-area U.S. Cellular customers that sign up with Sprint and purchase new smartphones will receive at least $150 in credits, an offer that Sprint officials hope will ease the pain of switching carriers as U.S. Cellular exits the local market....Tags: Apple iPhone, Computer Hardware
-
Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Pink (singer), Beaches, Imperial and Royal Matters, NASCAR, Credit and Debt
-
EU mergers and takeovers (May 17)
ReutersBRUSSELS, May 17 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS -- Czech group Agrofert to buy Italian pasta maker Barilla's German bakery chain Lieken...Tags: Great-West Lifeco Incorporated, Science and Technology, Companies and Corporations, Honeywell International Incorporated, Politics
-
Summer travel? Think beyond airfare
As travelers start thinking about winging off to summer vacations, many could learn a few things from expert fliers to ensure they get the best value for their money when booking flights. Price and flight schedules are clearly the primary factors for...Tags: Transportation, Air Transportation Industry, Boeing Co., Los Angeles International Airport, Marketing
-
EU regulators to rule on Delta, Virgin airline deal by June 20
ReutersBRUSSELS, May 16 (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators will decide by June 20 whether to clear a bid by Delta Air Lines for a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, which would help Delta to better compete with rivals United Continental and American Airlines....Tags: Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Air Transportation Industry, Restructuring and Recapitalization, Delta Air Lines, International Organizations
-
UPDATE 2-Singapore Airlines results disappoint, capacity cuts planned
Reuters* SIA 2012 results weaker than expected; operating profit down nearly 20 pct * Airline faces stiff competition from Gulf carriers Emirates, Etihad * SIA expanding into budget airlines segment (Adds details from results) By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE,...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Budgets and Budgeting, Singapore, Travel, Companies and Corporations
Dec 27, 2012
|Story| WSBT Radio
May 20, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 20, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 20, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 19, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 19, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 17, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
May 17, 2013
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
May 17, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 17, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
May 16, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 16, 2013
|Story| Reuters
Original site for Virgin Group, Ltd. topic gallery.