{"id":6302,"date":"2023-06-04T10:34:29","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T10:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=6302"},"modified":"2023-06-04T10:34:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T10:34:29","slug":"virgin-atlantic-adds-new-routes-as-it-looks-to-bolster-winter-sun-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=6302","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Atlantic adds new routes as it looks to bolster winter sun options"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virgin Atlantic (VS\/VIR) has announced the return of Dubai to its network for the first time since 2019 as it looks to bolster its options for those seeking winter sun destinations.<\/p>\n

The destination willl be served four times per week from London Heathrow (LHR\/EGLL) from the 28th October through to March and operated by a\u00a0Boeing<\/a>\u00a0787-9 Dreamliner offering 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium and 192 Economy seats.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the return of Dubai as a destination Rikke Christensen, Vice President of Network & Alliances at Virgin Atlantic, said;\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be returning to Dubai \u2013 a destination we know our customers and people love.\u00a0 Its inviting climate during the cold UK winter, combined with its first-class collection of hotels and experiences make Dubai a must visit destination for sunshine hungry Brits.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve long wanted to return to this incredible city when the time was right, and this year presents the perfect opportunity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Dubai (Image by\u00a0Hans-J\u00fcrgen Schmidt<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition to Dubai, flights to the Maldives and Turks and Caicos also return this winter from London Heathrow.<\/p>\n

The airline is also expanding its network from Manchester Airport (MAN\/EGCC) with the addition of Las Vegas from Summer 2024 which will be operated by an\u00a0Airbus<\/a>\u00a0A350-1000, one of the Virgins newest aircraft. The\u00a0A350<\/a>\u00a0offers 16 Upper Class, 56 Premium, and 325 Economy seats.<\/p>\n

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First Virgin A350-1000XWB G-VLUX (Image: Virgin Atlantic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The\u00a0Airbus<\/a>\u00a0A350<\/a>\u00a0also includes Virgin Atlantic\u2019s airline\u2019s unique social space\u00a0The Booth<\/em>. An area, designed for Upper Class passengers, is perfect for travellers to enjoy afternoon tea together, a spot of wine tasting or simply catching up as they cross the Atlantic.<\/p>\n

Mr Christensen added:\u00a0\u201cDubai will complement our growing collection of winter sun destinations, bolstered by The Maldives and Turks and Caicos later this year alongside our new services between Manchester and Las Vegas in Summer 2024 and the soon to commence inter-Caribbean flights. I\u2019m looking forward to welcoming our customers back to this vibrant, exciting destination once more.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Virgin Atlantic Dubai Flight Times<\/h2>\n
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VIR400<\/td>\nHeathrow<\/td>\n17:35<\/td>\nDubai<\/td>\n04:40 +1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VIR401<\/td>\nDubai<\/td>\n13:00<\/td>\nHeathrow<\/td>\n17:05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>
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