Virgin Atlantic Announces Return to Mumbai

With Kingfisher Airlines confirming that it has pulled its Mumbai – Heathrow service and bmi long since departed Virgin Atlantic has announced that it is resurrecting its version of the route, which it abandoned in 2009.  Since then passenger numbers have grown on the sector by 9% to more than one million, making it Heathrow’s 12th busiest long haul route.  The service is being launched on the back of the success of the Virgin New Delhi to London and New York route which enjoyed 20% growth in passenger numbers in 2011.  It celebrates its 12th birthday this summer and in particular attracts travellers connecting at Heathrow to the airline’s ten North American destinations.

Steve Ridgway, Chief Executive, Virgin Atlantic Airways said: “Virgin Atlantic is proud to be flying to Mumbai again, linking this wonderful city to our key destinations of London, New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago.  India’s phenomenal growth continues to drive travel to the UK and the USA and we know our passengers are going to love the connections the new flight offers.  

We are passionate about providing a unique service to customers and our new Airbus 330-300 will feature our brand new Upper Class Dreamsuite.” www.virgin-atlantic.com

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