Virgin Atlantic cancels Kingston service from S12
As per 17JUN11 GDS timetable and inventory display, Virgin Atlantic is canceling service on London Gatwick – Kingston service starting the launch of Northern Summer 2012 season, effective 25MAR12.
It’ll continue to operate service to Montego Bay twice a week. The airline also announced it’ll launch London Gatwick – Cancun service starting June 2012. Schedule will be loaded into the GDS sometimes in July 2011.
Kingston schedule in Winter 2011/12 as follows:
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Virgin Atlantic Jun – Sep 2011 Africa & Los Angeles capacity increase
As per 17MAY11 GDS timetable display, Virgin Atlantic is adding capacity on flights to Accra, Los Angeles and Nairobi between June and September 2011.
Details:
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Virgin Atlantic plans the return of Boeing 747 service to Los Angeles in S12
As per 28APR11 GDS timetable display, Virgin Atlantic is currently showing the return of Boeing 747-400 service on 1 of 2 Daily London Heathrow – Los Angeles route for Summer 2012 season, effective 25MAR12.
However, this aircraft assignment remains to change in the coming month.
Currently planned S12 Los Angeles schedule as follows:
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Virgin Atlantic expands Air New Zealand codeshare service
Virgin Atlantic’s “VS” code is now appearing on additional Air New Zealand service, mainly covers Domestic New Zealand and Trans-Tasman routes.
Codeshare routes as follows:
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Stop Press – 04APR11
Latest miscellaneous Route changes, Codeshare updates and GDS Availability/Inventory Update as of 04APR11 as follows:
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Air New Zealand/Virgin Atlantic starts codeshare service
Air New Zealand and Virgin Atlantic launched codeshare operation on 27MAR11. Air New Zealand’s “NZ” code appears on Sydney – Hong Kong and San Francisco – London Heathrow by Virgin. Virgin’s “VS” code appears on selected service to Auckland and Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. (Hong Kong – Sydney sector was mentioned on this site on 25MAR11)
Codeshare routes and flight numbers:
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Air New Zealand/Virgin Atlantic to start Codeshare service
Air New Zealand from 27MAR11 begins codeshare service with Virgin Atlantic. First phase of codeshare service, which received regulatory approval, covers Sydney – Hong Kong service. Additional codeshare service will be introduced at later date.
Codeshare flight numbers:
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Virgin Atlantic Initial W11 London Heathrow Long-haul Changes
As per 17MAR11 GDS timetable display, initial changes to Virgin Atlantic’s Winter 2011/12 operation out of London Heathrow as follows.
Additional changes are possible:
Virgin Atlantic W11 Long-Haul Leisure service Changes
As per 01MAR11 GDS timetable display, Virgin Atlantic in Winter 2011/12 season plans to increase service on selected leisure routes in the US and Caribbean.
These service operates from London Gatwick and Manchester. Details as follows, though further changes remains possible:
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Virgin Atlantic Planned London Heathrow – North America S11 Aircraft change
The following is planned Virgin Atlantic’s aircraft changes during Summer 2011 season for US service, out of London Heathrow.
All info is as of 08FEB11 and subject to change:
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Virgin Atlantic service diversions 18DEC10
Per FLIFO listing, Following Virgin Atlantic service departing on 18DEC10 into London Heathrow, due to arrive on 19DEC10 has been diverted to other airports. Flights departing from North America on 18DEC10 has been canceled.
Diversion list:
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Virgin Atlantic changes to Delhi operation in S11
As per 09DEC10 GDS timetable display, Virgin Atlantic from 27MAR11 to 28SEP11 is to reduce capacity on London Heathrow – Delhi service, which Airbus A340-300 is to operate Daily service, replacing -600.
Previously the British carrier planned to operate A340-600 service for entire Summer 2011 season
Schedule in S11 as follows:
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Virgin Atlantic Planned A330-300 Routes: Update 2
As per 13OCT10 GDS timetable display, new update to planned Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 route (due to enter service in April 2011) and operational periods and days as follows. Note further changes are expected.
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Virgin Atlantic adds 4th weekly Accra flight in Dec 2010
Edited on 28SEP10 2359PDT
Virgin Atlantic from 11DEC10 to 08JAN11 is adding 4th weekly service on London Heathrow – Accra route to meet the peak season demand. New flight operates on Saturdays from London Heathrow, Sundays from Accra.
Schedule below:
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Virgin Atlantic A340-600 to Delhi from Nov 2010
As per 09SEP10 GDS inventory display, Virgin Atlantic from 02NOV10 begins Airbus A340-600 operation once again on London Heathrow – Delhi daily service, replacing -300.
A340-600 is to continue operate in Summer 2011 season as well.
Virgin Atlantic S11 Chicago changes as of 05AUG10
As per 05AUG10 GDS timetable and inventory display, Virgin Atlantic has adjusted planned London Heathrow – Chicago service from 01JUL11.
Planned A330-300 service has been removed, A340-300 continues to operate on this route beyond that date for the time being.
Virgin Atlantic A340-600 to Delhi in S11
As per 27JUL10 GDS timetable display, Virgin Atlantic from 27MAR11 is to operate Airbus A340-600 aircraft on London Heathrow – Delhi route once again, replacing -300.
Virgin Atlantic A330 to Chicago from Jul 2011
Per 26JUL10 timetable display in Sabre, Virgin Atlantic plans to operate Airbus A330-300 aircraft on London Heathrow – Chicago service from 01JUL11, replacing A340-300.
The A330-300 operating on this route is featuring Upper Class, Premium Economy and Economy. Additional information on seating configuration will be made available later this week or next week as the airline information display is available for the next 331 days.
So far, this is to be the First Airbus A330-300 aircraft based in Heathrow.
Virgin Atlantic S11 Operation Changes: Update 2
As per 22JUL10 GDS timetable display, Virgin Atlantic is planning operational aircraft change to Boston, Miami and Newark for Summer 2011 season.
Currently planned aircraft operation as follows, note routes mentioned below will see high possibility of further changes:
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Virgin Atlantic Sep 2010 changes to Barbados/St. Lucia
Virgin Atlantic from 05SEP10 to 12OCT10 is adjusting service to Barbados and St. Lucia. 2 of 3 weekly London Gatwick – St. Lucia operates via Barbados. London Gatwick – Barbados Daily service unchanged, but sees slight changes to operating flight numbers and schedules.
Schedules:
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