Virgin Atlantic launches new Manchester to Las Vegas service

Virgin Atlantic has launched a new Manchester to Las Vegas service, complimenting the airline's existing service from Heathrow to Las Vegas. The new route is the airline’s fourth service from Manchester to the US, building on established services of Orlando, New York, and Atlanta. It is also the only US West Coast flight available from the northwest. “We’re thrilled to be re-introducing our Manchester to Las Vegas service and its incredible to be here today with all customers as they fly off for a trip of a lifetime,"" says Dom Kennedy, senior vice president at Virgin Atlantic Holidays. “This new route is the only US West Coast flight available from the northwest and perfectly complements our existing flying from Manchester to New York, Orlando, Atlanta, and Barbados."" Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, added: “By providing a convenient, nonstop option for visitors originating from northwest England, this new flight will increase access to Las Vegas for UK visitors and will complement the airline’s existing daily service from London Heathrow.  The UK is our No. 1 source of overseas visitation, and we are thrilled to welcome this new route to our city.”