Virgin Atlantic is appearing to double its operations between London Heathrow and Atlanta, with two services a day to operate between Virgin Atlantic’s UK hub in London and the Delta fortress in Atlanta.
Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 at London Heathrow – Image, Economy Class and Beyond.
The timings for this service are below:
London Heathrow to Atlanta
VS103 DEPART LHR 09:30 ARRIVE ATL 14:05 VS115 DEPART LHR 11:35 ARRIVE ATL 16:00 Commences 29th March 2015 Operates Daily Booked Equipment: Airbus A330 - 3 Class
Atlanta to London Heathrow
VS104 DEPART ATL 18:15 ARRIVE LHR 07:40+1 VS116 DEPART ATL 20:30 ARRIVE LHR 09:50+1 Commences 29th March 2015 Operates Daily Booked Equipment: Airbus A330 - 3 Class Data Airlineroute
This in an interesting move, as this will double the amount of capacity that Virgin operates to Atlanta – which will feed into the Delta network. If a Delta service is to be scarified between the two cities – I’ve yet to work out from the timetables.
This will lead to four flights a day (combined with the Delta operation), with Virgin Atlantic operating two, Delta operating two
The flights are loaded for booking according to Virgin Atlantic’s website.
Virgin Atlantic’s operations
Virgin Atlantic and Delta’s combined operation to Atlanta.
Virgin Atlantic configure their A330-300s in three class configuration on this route, made up of:
- 33 Upper Class Suites in 1-2-1 configuration with direct access to the aisle.
- 48 Premium Economy Seats in 2-3-2 configuration
- 185 Economy Seats in 2-4-2 configuration
It’s a choice of facilities for passengers who can choose between the Delta product or Virgin Atlantic product, with times to suit them best.
However, I can’t help but feel this extra service that’s been added has been done from a commercial point… with someone pushing Virgin Atlantic to add a second service. To go from none to two services a day before a route is opened is either boisterous or very carefully planned…
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