After seeing an 18% increase in passenger volume from 2012 to 2013, Virgin Atlantic will be adding a seasonal fifth weekly flight from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport.
“We currently run a seasonal service four times a week from London Heathrow to Vancouver and we are delighted at its popularity,” said Edmond Rose, director of airline planning at Virgin Atlantic.
“To meet this demand we have taken the decision to introduce a fifth weekly service next summer, resulting in a strong increase in the number of seats available for holiday makers looking for a getaway to British Columbia.”
It will result in more than 2,000 additional seats to and from Vancouver during peak summer months. Currently, flights operate on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Since its Vancouver service launched in 2012, Virgin Atlantic has carried more than 17,000 passengers to Vancouver. “The North American market has always been at the core of our business,” Rose said.
The added Sunday flight will launch on May 22, 2014 and will run through to Oct. 11, 2014. Additional flight services will go on sale online at www.virginatlantic.com beginning December 11.
