Virgin Atlantic has expanded its operations with direct flights from London Heathrow to Tampa Bay, Florida with four weekly flights. Virgin will operate its new A330neo on the route with an upper-class cabin and retreat suite with plans to expand the services to daily flights towards the end of November 2022, complementing the airline's flights to Miami and Orlando.
Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic and Founder of Virgin Group said: “We have double the reasons to celebrate today as we fly our brand-new plane into our latest destination, Tampa Bay. I cannot think of a better way to mark our arrival into this incredible region than by giving passengers the best start to their journeys on our new A330neo.”
Shai Weiss, CEO at Virgin Atlantic said: "Today is a significant milestone in Virgin Atlantic's continued growth, as we get back to our best for our customers and people. The USA is our heartland and Florida has an important role in our American portfolio, so I am delighted to be bolstering connectivity to the region with the only direct flight to London Heathrow.”
Joe Lopano, CEO of Tampa International Airport, commented: “Tampa International Airport is delighted to partner with Virgin Atlantic for nonstop service to a world-class destination like London-Heathrow. This route will give our passengers another premier overseas option for both business and leisure, aboard an aircraft that reflects TPA's commitment to cutting-edge innovation and unparalleled service. We're excited to support Virgin Atlantic's continued growth here for many years to come."
This latest addition follows the airline's launch of direct flights between London and Austin, Texas in May 2022, cementing the USA as Virgin Atlantic's heartland. The airline's expanded joint venture with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM means customers across the US and Europe will be able to connect seamlessly to the new service via Heathrow.
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