Shai Weiss to Step Down as Virgin Atlantic CEO
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that CEO Shai Weiss is leaving the company, to be replaced by Corneel Koster, currently Chief Customer & Operating Officer.
Corneel Koster will take over on 1st January 2026, bringing experience from previous roles at Delta Air Lines, Aeroméxico, KLM, and an earlier spell at Virgin Atlantic.
We have a lot of time for Corneel at HfP and we feel that this is a good move for those of us who care about the quality of the airline.
Author summary: Shai Weiss leaves Virgin Atlantic, replaced by Corneel Koster.