Speaking at the Skift Global Forum in New York, Virgin Atlantic CEO Corneel Koster addressed the mixed pressures facing the airline, from climbing fuel expenses to the adoption of AI. Despite cost pressures weighing on operations, premium cabin demand continues to hold firm across the network.
Yet running a reliable schedule across the pond has faced outside friction. Recent air traffic control meltdowns have disrupted transatlantic operations, presenting ongoing operational challenges even as high-end ticket sales remain durable.