Yesterday, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic were granted anti-trust immunity, allowing their Trans-Atlantic joint venture to commence.
Their first announcement once confirmed was to harmonies the Delta and Virgin Atlantic London Heathrow to New York-JFK timetable, with the following coming into effect from 30th March 2014
London Heathrow - New York JFK DEPART ARRIVE LHR 09:05 JFK 11:50 LHR 10:15 JFK 13:15 LHR 11:30 JFK 14:25 LHR 14:00 JFK 16:40 LHR 16:15 JFK 19:05 LHR 17:35 JFK 20:30 LHR 20:05 JFK 23:00 New York JFK - London Heathrow New York (JFK) – London (LHR) DEPART ARRIVE JFK 07:40 LHR 19:40 JFK 18:30 LHR 06:50+1 JFK 19:00 LHR 07:20+1 JFK 19:30 LHR 08:00+1 JFK 20:30 LHR 08:45+1 JFK 21:30 LHR 09:25+1 JFK 22:30 LHR 10:40+1
The exact who’s operating what flight yet should be loaded into the GDS once they’re available for sale.
The New York bound flights will serve all times of day, right up to the last departure which will be a boon for those who want to have a full day of work, then a trip to the airport. Meanwhile, the London bound flights form a shuttle service in the evening between the two cities.
There will opportunities for Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta Skymiles members to earn and burn across the two airlines, with Premium customers having reciprocal access to Delta Sky Club and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges.
Business class passengers will also get priority check-in, boarding, baggage handling and additional baggage allowance on all Delta and Virgin Atlantic operated flights worldwide.
The new timetable goes on sale on 5th October.
Virgin Atlantic is famous for its salt and pepper pots. Delta is famous for wagging a finger saying “Smoking is not allowed”, and Lufthansa… is famous for its rubber ducks it has in the First Class Terminals.
And I’m giving one away!
Head to http://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2013/09/23/ghettoife-giveaway-lufthansa-rubber-duck/ to win – you’ve got until Sunday 29th 15:00BST to enter to win one of the trophies of flying!