Virgin Atlantic has announced new services to the Bahamas from London Heathrow this winter as well as increasing the frequency of its flights to Barbados.
As travel restrictions ease, the new services will serve the unmet demand from consumers looking for a relaxing holiday in the sunny Caribbean destination. With 16 major islands surrounded by the world’s clearest waters, the Bahamas is a popular destination with beautiful white sand beaches, sailing adventures, fishing and diving as well Exuma’s swimming pigs.
Virgin Atlantic will launch twice-weekly services from London Heathrow to Nassau commencing on November 20 on the airline’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft boasting 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium and 192 Economy Delight, Classic and Light seats. Services will go on sale from August 11, 2021 with return Economy flights starting from £713 per person.
In addition, starting from October 31, Virgin Atlantic will increase its services to the island of Barbados. Flights from Manchester to Barbados will increase from three times a week to five times and from Heathrow, daily flights will increase to 11 times a week.
Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic, commented, ‘We couldn’t be more excited to add the Bahamas to our ever-expanding portfolio of Caribbean destinations. We are seeing a real demand from our customers for luxury holidays in the sun with Brits keen to escape on their next adventure after a difficult year. With 16 islands surrounded by the world’s clearest water, the Bahamas offers the perfect escape for those travellers looking to either simply relax or explore a new corner of the world.
‘We’re currently flying to Barbados, Antigua, Jamaica and Grenada and expect to restart Tobago and Havana, Cuba in the upcoming months. We look forward to launching new services to the Bahamas as well as the first direct service from Europe to St Vincent and the Grenadines in October 2021.
‘As we head into winter 2021, we look forward to expanding our Caribbean portfolio from six islands up to eight and we are incredibly excited to welcome customers on board flying to our destinations both old and new, heading off on holiday or travelling to visit loved ones.’
‘We are incredibly thrilled about Virgin Atlantic’s new, twice-weekly airlift services from London’s Heathrow Airport, which will allow travellers to opt for a direct flight to the capital of The Bahamas,’ said the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar, Bahamas Minister of Tourism & Aviation. ‘There is a growing demand amongst UK travellers seeking a tropical, Bahamian escape. We look forward to welcoming them to our beautiful shores to experience what makes our country a unique Caribbean destination unlike any other.’
