Virgin Atlantic confirms new US routes, codeshare deal
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Virgin Atlantic will launch two new routes to the US from Manchester Airport, and a new codeshare agreement with regional airline Flybe.
The new routes consist of Manchester Airport’s first ever direct flights to San Francisco, and a new service to Boston.
In an additional boost for UK holidaymakers Virgin Atlantic has also confirmed a new codeshare deal with Flybe. From 2 April customers will be able to book tickets on Virgin Atlantic’s website to travel from one of 18 UK or European airports, and connect onto a Virgin Atlantic flight at Manchester, Glasgow or London Gatwick airport.
The partnership will offer numerous benefits for customers, allowing seamless connections between Flybe and Virgin Atlantic and enabling customers to check themselves and their luggage through to their final destination.
Erik Varwijk, EVP of Commercial at Virgin Atlantic commented: “We’re delighted to be able to offer our customers these two new direct flights to the USA from Manchester Airport. 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. This year marks twenty years of our first ever flight from Manchester and we’ll continue to look for opportunities to offer our unique experience on routes where our customers are looking to fly.”
“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.”
Visit California welcomed news of Virgin Atlantic’s new service from Manchester to San Francisco.
“Airlift to California is growing rapidly and the announcement of Virgin’s new route this week brings a total of six new airline routes from UK and Ireland to California since 2015,” said Joanna Cooke, trade marketing director for Visit California.
“This is an exciting opportunity for us to work with our trade partners to support the new route and raise awareness of Northern California’s diverse range of itinerary options, activities and attractions.”
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