Virgin Atlantic proudly marks the first anniversary of its daily direct service between London Heathrow (LHR) and Bengaluru (BLR), celebrating a year of strengthened connectivity and growing demand between the UK and India.
Launched on March 31st, 2024, the Bengaluru route has solidified Virgin Atlantic’s commitment to India, offering seamless travel experiences. In its first year, the route has transported over 140k passengers, reflecting the strong demand for direct connectivity between the two cities.
The Bengaluru service has played a pivotal role in facilitating travel for business professionals connecting the UK with India’s “Silicon Valley,” leisure travelers exploring Bengaluru’s cultural heritage, and students commuting between the UK and India. Additionally, the service has provided valuable cargo capacity, supporting trade in key sectors such as fashion, pharmaceuticals, and technology between the UK, US, and India.
Shivani Singh Deo, India Country Manager, Virgin Atlantic, commented “We are thrilled to celebrate the first anniversary of our Bengaluru service, which has been a tremendous success. This route has not only strengthened connectivity India to both the UK and the US but has also played a key role in facilitating business, tourism, and cultural exchange between these nations. The positive response from our customers reaffirms our commitment to the Indian market, and we look forward to further enhancing travel experiences with seamless connectivity, exceptional service, and expanded offerings in the years to come.“
As Virgin Atlantic celebrates this milestone, the airline looks forward to expanding its footprint in India, enhancing connectivity, and continuing to provide travelers with seamless journeys, expanded choices, and rewarding loyalty programs.
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About Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and amazing customer service at its core. In 2023, Virgin Atlantic was voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the seventh year running in the Official Airline Ratings. Headquartered in London, it employs more than 8,500 people worldwide, flying customers to 30 destinations across four continents throughout the year.
Alongside shareholder and Joint Venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading transatlantic network, with onward connections to over 200 cities around the world. In February 2020, Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic launched an expanded Joint Venture, offering a comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem miles across all carriers. Virgin Atlantic joined SkyTeam in March 2023 as the global airline alliance’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester Airport.
Virgin Atlantic has been pioneering sustainability leadership for more than 15 years, committing to Net Zero by 2050 and continuous action that reduces environmental impact. The airline operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the skies, with an average age under seven years. In October 2022, Virgin Atlantic welcomed the first of 16 A330-900neos to the fleet, continuing its transformation towards 100% next generation aircraft by 2028. In November 2023, the airline led a consortium to deliver the world’s first flight across the Atlantic on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), demonstrating that 100% SAF can be used safely as a drop in fuel in existing infrastructure, engines and airframes. The need to scale production is an industry imperative and Virgin Atlantic is committed to radical collaboration across the energy chain to support commercialisation ahead of 2030.
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