October 18, 2025 • 4 mins
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Virgin Group has been in the spotlight this week, and big moves are making headlines. On October 13, Richard Branson himself confirmed Virgin Atlantic’s leadership transition, announcing Corneel Koster as the new CEO starting January 2026 and sending Shai Weiss off with public praise for steering the airline through the pandemic and restoring its profitability. Koster, already a familiar face from his role as Chief Customer and Operating Officer, is well-known in aviation with previous senior roles at Delta, Aeroméxico, and KLM. The board clearly wants Virgin’s signature boldness front-and-center as the brand turns a page.
Alongside the management shakeup was a sparkling reveal: Virgin Atlantic is making its own English sparkling wine with Hambledon Wine Estate, England’s oldest commercial vineyard. This exclusive blend will be harvested this year and ready for flying in 2029, with the airline pitching it as quintessentially British and aiming to reinforce its reputation for innovative inflight experiences.
Fleet upgrades are underway, too. On October 15, Virgin Atlantic signed with Boeing for high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi for its 787 fleet—a significant step in keeping the airline competitive and digitally connected for passengers.
Down in Miami, Virgin Voyages threw a star-studded party on October 16 to launch the Brilliant Lady, the fourth ship in its adults-only cruise lineup. The waterfront event drew more than four thousand guests, celebrities, influencers, and Miami locals for Scarlet Night and immersive performances. Social media buzzed, and Sir Richard Branson himself mingled with the crowd, showcasing the cruise line’s reputation as World’s No. 1 for three consecutive years. The Brilliant Lady had made headlines previously at its NYC debut with a massive singalong to Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now—media and guests called it “iconic,” and Branson followed up with heartfelt messages to both Virgin staff and fans, championing the company’s rebellious spirit and celebrating how far Virgin’s cruise vision has come.
Virgin Voyages dropped news of refreshed entertainment for the Scarlet Lady’s 2025–2026 season and plans to cease UK and Iceland sailings after 2026, focusing on Mediterranean destinations. Cost-conscious travelers got a treat, too, with new October savings offers and reduced solo supplements for select cabins—Virgin is clearly betting big on lifestyle and value, not just luxury.
Virgin Media O2 made waves by doubling down on its commitment to sustainability, signing a 10-year agreement for renewable energy from TRIG to support its drive toward net zero emissions by 2040. Executives emphasized that this move isn’t just eco-friendly—it protects their network from energy market shocks and underpins the Better Connections Plan. Behind-the-scenes, Virgin is baking purpose into everything: leadership bonuses, decision-making, even their legal framework, all designed to keep “anti-ordinary” innovation alive, as Holly Branson wrote in a recent blog.
Major headlines and social chatter reflect Virgin’s ongoing transformation: disrupting cruise travel, advancing tech in aviation, and embedding sustainability into its DNA. Whether it’s a new CEO, a glittering celebration, or bold environmental targets, Virgin shows it never plays it safe—and the world is watching.
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Virgin Group has been in the spotlight this week, and big moves are making headlines. On October 13, Richard Branson himself confirmed Virgin Atlantic’s leadership transition, announcing Corneel Koster as the new CEO starting January 2026 and sending Shai Weiss off with public praise for steering the airline through the pandemic and restoring its profitability. Koster, already a familiar face from his role as Chief Customer and Operating Officer, is well-known in aviation with previous senior roles at Delta, Aeroméxico, and KLM. The board clearly wants Virgin’s signature boldness front-and-center as the brand turns a page.
Alongside the management shakeup was a sparkling reveal: Virgin Atlantic is making its own English sparkling wine with Hambledon Wine Estate, England’s oldest commercial vineyard. This exclusive blend will be harvested this year and ready for flying in 2029, with the airline pitching it as quintessentially British and aiming to reinforce its reputation for innovative inflight experiences.
Fleet upgrades are underway, too. On October 15, Virgin Atlantic signed with Boeing for high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi for its 787 fleet—a significant step in keeping the airline competitive and digitally connected for passengers.
Down in Miami, Virgin Voyages threw a star-studded party on October 16 to launch the Brilliant Lady, the fourth ship in its adults-only cruise lineup. The waterfront event drew more than four thousand guests, celebrities, influencers, and Miami locals for Scarlet Night and immersive performances. Social media buzzed, and Sir Richard Branson himself mingled with the crowd, showcasing the cruise line’s reputation as World’s No. 1 for three consecutive years. The Brilliant Lady had made headlines previously at its NYC debut with a massive singalong to Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now—media and guests called it “iconic,” and Branson followed up with heartfelt messages to both Virgin staff and fans, championing the company’s rebellious spirit and celebrating how far Virgin’s cruise vision has come.
Virgin Voyages dropped news of refreshed entertainment for the Scarlet Lady’s 2025–2026 season and plans to cease UK and Iceland sailings after 2026, focusing on Mediterranean destinations. Cost-conscious travelers got a treat, too, with new October savings offers and reduced solo supplements for select cabins—Virgin is clearly betting big on lifestyle and value, not just luxury.
Virgin Media O2 made waves by doubling down on its commitment to sustainability, signing a 10-year agreement for renewable energy from TRIG to support its drive toward net zero emissions by 2040. Executives emphasized that this move isn’t just eco-friendly—it protects their network from energy market shocks and underpins the Better Connections Plan. Behind-the-scenes, Virgin is baking purpose into everything: leadership bonuses, decision-making, even their legal framework, all designed to keep “anti-ordinary” innovation alive, as Holly Branson wrote in a recent blog.
Major headlines and social chatter reflect Virgin’s ongoing transformation: disrupting cruise travel, advancing tech in aviation, and embedding sustainability into its DNA. Whether it’s a new CEO, a glittering celebration, or bold environmental targets, Virgin shows it never plays it safe—and the world is watching.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Virgin Group has been in a spotlight this week and
big moves are making headlines. On October thirteenth, Richard Branson
himself confirmed Virgin Atlantic's leadership transition, announcing Corneil Coster as
the new CEO starting January twenty twenty six, and sending
shy Weiss off with public praise for steering the airline
(00:21):
through the pandemic and restoring its profitability. Coster, already a
familiar face from his role as Chief Customer and Operating Officer,
is well known in aviation, with previous senior roles at
Delta Aero Mexico and KLM. The board clearly wants Virgin's
signature boldness front and center as the brand turns a page.
(00:43):
Alongside the management shake up was a sparkling reveal Virgin
Atlantic is making its own English sparkling wine with Hambleton
Wine Estate, England's oldest commercial vineyard. This exclusive blend will
be harvested this year and ready for flying in twenty
twenty nine, with the airline pitching it as quintessentially British
(01:03):
and aiming to reinforce its reputation for innovative in flight experiences.
Fleet upgrades are under way two. On October fifteenth, Virgin
Atlantic signed with Boeing for high speed streaming quality Wi
Fi for its seven eight seven fleet, a significant step
(01:23):
in keeping the airline competitive and digitally connected for passengers.
Down in Miami, Virgin Voyages threw a star studded party
on October sixteenth to launch the Brilliant Lady, the fourth
ship in its adult's only cruise line up. The waterfront
event drew more than four thousand guests, celebrities, influencers, and
Miami locals for Scarlet Knight and immersive performances. Social media buzzed,
(01:49):
and Sir Richard Branson himself mingled with the crowd, showcasing
the cruise line's reputation as world's number one for three
consecutive years. The Brilliant Lady had made headlines previously at
its NYCDD with a massive singalong to Queens Don't Stop
Me Now. Media and guests called it iconic, and Branson
followed up with heartfelt messages to both Virgin staff and fans,
(02:12):
championing the company's with bellious spirit and celebrating how far
Virgin's cruise vision has come. Virgin Voyage has dropped news
of refreshed entertainment for the Scarlet Ladies twenty twenty five
twenty twenty six season, and plans to cease UK and
Iceland sailings after twenty twenty six, focusing on Mediterranean destinations,
con Virgin grizzles every Man, every day. Cost conscious travelers
(02:36):
got a treat two with new October savings offers and
reduced solo supplements for select cabins. Virgin is clearly betting
big on lustyle and value, not just luxury. Virgin Media
O two made waves by doubling down on its commitment
to sustainability, signing a ten year agreement for renewable energy
from Trig to support its drive toward net zero emission
(03:00):
by twenty forty. Executives emphasize that this move isn't just
eco friendly, it protects their network from energy market shocks
and underpins the Better Connections plan. Behind the scenes, Virgin
is baking purpose into everything. Leadership, bonuses, decision making, even
their legal framework, all designed to keep anti ordinary innovation alive.
(03:22):
As Holly Branson wrote in a recent blog, major headlines
and social chatter reflect Virgin's ongoing transformation, disrupting cruise travel,
advancing tech and aviation and embedding sustainability into its DNA.
Whether it's a new CEO, a blttering celebration, or bold
environmental targets, Virgin shows it never plays it safe and
(03:44):
the world is watching. And that is it for today.
Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss
an update on Virgin Group. Thanks for listening. This has
been a quiet Please production. For more check out Quiet
Please dot ai or search the term bread and biography
wherever you listen.
Virgin Group has been in a spotlight this week and
big moves are making headlines. On October thirteenth, Richard Branson
himself confirmed Virgin Atlantic's leadership transition, announcing Corneil Coster as
the new CEO starting January twenty twenty six, and sending
shy Weiss off with public praise for steering the airline
(00:21):
through the pandemic and restoring its profitability. Coster, already a
familiar face from his role as Chief Customer and Operating Officer,
is well known in aviation, with previous senior roles at
Delta Aero Mexico and KLM. The board clearly wants Virgin's
signature boldness front and center as the brand turns a page.
(00:43):
Alongside the management shake up was a sparkling reveal Virgin
Atlantic is making its own English sparkling wine with Hambleton
Wine Estate, England's oldest commercial vineyard. This exclusive blend will
be harvested this year and ready for flying in twenty
twenty nine, with the airline pitching it as quintessentially British
(01:03):
and aiming to reinforce its reputation for innovative in flight experiences.
Fleet upgrades are under way two. On October fifteenth, Virgin
Atlantic signed with Boeing for high speed streaming quality Wi
Fi for its seven eight seven fleet, a significant step
(01:23):
in keeping the airline competitive and digitally connected for passengers.
Down in Miami, Virgin Voyages threw a star studded party
on October sixteenth to launch the Brilliant Lady, the fourth
ship in its adult's only cruise line up. The waterfront
event drew more than four thousand guests, celebrities, influencers, and
Miami locals for Scarlet Knight and immersive performances. Social media buzzed,
(01:49):
and Sir Richard Branson himself mingled with the crowd, showcasing
the cruise line's reputation as world's number one for three
consecutive years. The Brilliant Lady had made headlines previously at
its NYCDD with a massive singalong to Queens Don't Stop
Me Now. Media and guests called it iconic, and Branson
followed up with heartfelt messages to both Virgin staff and fans,
(02:12):
championing the company's with bellious spirit and celebrating how far
Virgin's cruise vision has come. Virgin Voyage has dropped news
of refreshed entertainment for the Scarlet Ladies twenty twenty five
twenty twenty six season, and plans to cease UK and
Iceland sailings after twenty twenty six, focusing on Mediterranean destinations,
con Virgin grizzles every Man, every day. Cost conscious travelers
(02:36):
got a treat two with new October savings offers and
reduced solo supplements for select cabins. Virgin is clearly betting
big on lustyle and value, not just luxury. Virgin Media
O two made waves by doubling down on its commitment
to sustainability, signing a ten year agreement for renewable energy
from Trig to support its drive toward net zero emission
(03:00):
by twenty forty. Executives emphasize that this move isn't just
eco friendly, it protects their network from energy market shocks
and underpins the Better Connections plan. Behind the scenes, Virgin
is baking purpose into everything. Leadership, bonuses, decision making, even
their legal framework, all designed to keep anti ordinary innovation alive.
(03:22):
As Holly Branson wrote in a recent blog, major headlines
and social chatter reflect Virgin's ongoing transformation, disrupting cruise travel,
advancing tech and aviation and embedding sustainability into its DNA.
Whether it's a new CEO, a blttering celebration, or bold
environmental targets, Virgin shows it never plays it safe and
(03:44):
the world is watching. And that is it for today.
Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss
an update on Virgin Group. Thanks for listening. This has
been a quiet Please production. For more check out Quiet
Please dot ai or search the term bread and biography
wherever you listen.
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