SAN FRANCISCO: Virgin America has merged its PR and marketing teams to create a combined marcomms department.

Luanne Calvert, VP of marketing and communications, will lead the unit. She joined the company last year to oversee the brand and online marketing, in-flight content, and loyalty teams. Calvert reports to president and CEO David Cush.

Abby Lunardini, who previously managed PR for Virgin America as VP of corporate communications, will leave her role October 15 after more than five years with the ...