Virgin Atlantic to start double daily service from London

Barbados will get double daily Virgin Atlantic flights from London Heathrow for the first time, along with four weekly flights from Manchester, starting January 10 next year.

A statement issued by the airline on Monday said weekly flights from London Heathrow will increase to 14.

Virgin Atlantic’s inter-regional offering will also bring three flights per week from Grenada and three from St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The carrier made the disclosures as it announced the appointment of the Barbados-based Island Executive Services (IES), part of the Bernie Weatherhead Sun Group of Companies, as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for the Caribbean. IES will run and operate the Hastings, Christ Church retail office and provide sales and ticketing services to the entire Caribbean region.

“We are thrilled about the new appointment as the GSA for Virgin Atlantic,” said IES Managing Director Rod Weatherhead. “We have always felt the partnership and commitment with the Virgin brand since working closely with them in the hotel industry and destination management services with Virgin Holidays. We are confident that our regional expertise and relationships will yield great results in growth, customer service, and opportunities to add value to the airline.”

Head of USA, Virgin Atlantic, Simon Hawkins said the airline was delighted to partner with IES to grow Virgin Atlantic into 2024 and beyond.

“This year, we saw milestone anniversaries and growth in the Caribbean, cementing our commitment to the islands. With IES leading from the ground in the market, we are excited for what 2024 has to offer,” Hawkins said.

Virgin Atlantic this year celebrated 25 years of flying between Barbados and London.
(PR/BT)