latest update from Virgin Atlantic website (VS9926 just crossed from Russian airspace into Estonian airspace a few minutes ago around 16:45Z)
VS251 Update 6 - 22 July 12:35 UK local time / 22 July 20:35 Irkutsk local time:
We are pleased to advise the first of our flights from Irkutzk has departed for London Heathrow.
VS9926 departed at 20:07 local time and will arrive into London Heathrow at 20:28 local time.
We are still working out the confirmed departure time for our second flight, the VS1251 on the 23rd July. We will update this site and send SMS messages to passengers booked onto this flight, as well as getting messages to the hotel with these details and ground transport arrangements.
Continue to stay in the hotel, and make use of the facilities charging items to your room. If you need any essential items that cannot be charged to your room please keep your receipts for reimbursement when you return home.
We would like to thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding.