View Full Version : Virgin Atlantic to Start Manchester - London Service
Worldcuddles
20th Aug 2012, 17:56
The Guardian newspaper today had an article that he will be using slots that he has already at heathrow.
The article now says "report embargo"
I'm not sure why, but you can still see the cache version on google.
You will see it 3rd one down, then move your mouse until you see two arrows, click or hover over that and you can read what it did dsay.
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donnlass
20th Aug 2012, 21:27
Probably to replace the East Coast Main Line franchise they lost which included London - Manchester.
MKY661
20th Aug 2012, 21:35
Wonder what aircraft they will use? I don't think an A330 four times a day would be convinient.
dixi188
20th Aug 2012, 21:54
'Twas the West Coast Main Line franchise Virgin lost.
edi_local
20th Aug 2012, 23:30
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/aug/21/virgin-atlantic-london-manchester-route
According to this link, it is a leased A319 they will use. Hopefully they will move further North too, to EDI and/or GLA and compete against BAs monopoly on the LHR run.
crewmeal
21st Aug 2012, 06:13
Twas the West Coast Main Line franchise Virgin lost.
Oh well more ways to skin a cat. Maybe Glasgow will be the next route.
edi_local
21st Aug 2012, 09:21
Oh well more ways to skin a cat. Maybe Glasgow will be the next route.
Not quite, but they have EDI and ABZ in their sights for next summer.
BBC News - Virgin Atlantic to fly between Scotland and Heathrow (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-19329706)