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Virgin Atlantic lays foundations for £1.2 billion restructure

Air
James Chapple
5 August 2020

Virgin Atlantic has been granted permission to press ahead with its proposed £1.2 billion restructure and refinancing plan.

Virgin has extended and simplified its flexible booking policy

The airline on Tuesday (4 August) filed bankruptcy proceedings in the UK to allow creditors to vote on the proposals later this month.


According to the Press Association, the court was told Virgin Atlantic’s cash flow and headroom would be "critical" by the end of September.


Virgin has also filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York to protect its assets in the US.


A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said the filing was part of its restructuring efforts in the UK, and that the process was supported by the airline’s creditors.