Virgin launches new US routes
Virgin Atlantic is increasing its regional presence with two brand new routes from Manchester Airport and a codeshare agreement with Flybe.
The airline is launching flights from Manchester to San Francisco and Boston in summer 2017.
And a new codeshare agreement with Flybe means from April 2, customers will be able to book tickets on Virgin Atlantic’s website to travel from one of 18 UK or European airports, and connect to a Virgin flight at Manchester, Glasgow or London Gatwick Airport.
Erik Varwijk, EVP of commercial at Virgin Atlantic said: "In addition to our current services to Atlanta, Las Vegas, Orlando and Barbados, the new routes to San Francisco and Boston really open up America for our customers."
"Our partnership with Flybe offers us a fantastic opportunity to reach customers looking to travel long haul from key cities throughout the UK and Europe. We look forward to offering easy connections to some of our most popular destinations including the tropical islands of Barbados and St Lucia and the US cities of Orlando and Las Vegas."
The announcement follows Virgin’s decision to axe its seasonal flights between London and Cape Town at the end of the winter 2015 programme in order to focus on transatlantic flights.
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