Airlines

Virgin Atlantic launches first-ever South American service to Sao Paulo

Virgin Atlantic will begin offering flights to São Paulo, Brazil, on September 6. The airline’s thrilling new route will begin daily service on May 13, 2024, with roundtrip Economy rates starting at £686 per person. The 11-hour, 55-minute flight will be operated by a Boeing 787 aircraft and will be the airline’s first route to the South American continent.

São Paulo, one of the world’s most populous cities, is home to global corporations, giving corporate clients and business travellers the opportunity to fly in Virgin Atlantic flair. The city is known as Brazil’s cuisine capital, a lively metropolis with an abundance of arts and cultural events that will enthral experience hungry leisure travellers.

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Brazil’s status as South America’s leading import and export country will make São Paulo a popular freight route. Virgin Atlantic aims to handle frequent shipments of car parts, pharmaceuticals, food, and agricultural items with multiple tonnes of capacity each day, contributing to £7.7 billion** in yearly trade between the two countries.

Additionally, customers travelling from São Paulo to London Heathrow will have the option to smoothly connect to Virgin Atlantic’s rest of world destinations through Terminal 3 – home of the airline’s award-winning Clubhouse – including Tel Aviv, Delhi, Mumbai and Shanghai.

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The airline will return to Dubai in October 2023 to expand chances for clients seeking premium winter sun. There will also be a new seasonal route to Las Vegas from Manchester Airport, the airline’s northern hub, beginning in June 2024.

Cabin	Return fare per person
Economy	£ 686
Premium	£1126
Upper	£2744

Service operates: London Heathrow (LHR) – Sao Paulo (GRU)

Frequency: Daily, year-round, launching 13 May 2024

Flight number: VS193 / VS194

Schedule: LHR-GRU 12:45 – 20:20 and GRU-LHR 22:10 – 13:25

Aircraft: Boeing 787-9

Configuration: 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium, 192 Economy

What’s included: A full service onboard offering including complimentary food and drink and over 300 hours of entertainment (movies, TV and music). All aircraft are WiFi-enabled.

Airlines

Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.