Virgin Atlantic has said it is consulting with staff over the possibility of reducing staff numbers by around 7%

Virgin Atlantic, celebrating it’s 25th birthday this year, said it was reshaping its business to ensure it remained strong during the economic downturn.

“No airline is immune from the recession,” said Steve Ridgeway the chief exec’ of Virgin Atlantic .

The airline said it was working closely with staff unions to “protect as many jobs as possible and avoid compulsory redundancies”.

Mr Ridgeway added airlines had to reduce their costs because of the current fall in demand for travel.

“We need to stay healthy so we’re ready to grow again when economic conditions allow,” he said.

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