June 21, 2004 at 3:14 pm
Today it was confirmed that Virgin Atlantic will commence service from LHR-HGK-SYD on december 7th using a A430-600 which be upgraded to a A380 in the future.
The flights will operate daily.Its been a long time coming but now its comfirmed.Sorry for another new route thread.
By: dartie - 25th June 2004 at 04:52
I looked at the article posted on their website all it says is about the type of aircaft the proposed schedule times and the start date, nothing about the opening of bookings sorry:(
By: BigVince76 - 24th June 2004 at 03:04
Does anyone know when I will be able to book a VS flight to oz? I have looked at their web site but no joy. I ask because I am about to book a flight there and would like to check out how much VS are going to be, the best I’ve found so far is £850 with BA.
By: dartie - 24th June 2004 at 01:54
That would eb true i think that CX operates like a 3 times daily service to HKG or its twice daily but yes there is alot more traffic on the SYD-HKG than the MEL-HKG. And that is good news to see that Virgin Atlantic is comming to Australia it would be to see them in Brisbane to Virgin Blue’s home base:D
By: SHAMROCK321 - 22nd June 2004 at 13:07
There is probably alot more traffic on LHR-HGK-SYD than there is on LHR-HGK-MEL.
By: Mark L - 22nd June 2004 at 12:41
Dixon responded with a message saying:
“I am trying to run an airline not a circus”
😀
By: dan777 - 22nd June 2004 at 12:27
Maybe their will some sort of co – operation deal with Virgin Blue to let passengers connect to Melbourne and Brisbane etc?
By: steve rowell - 22nd June 2004 at 05:06
And why not Melbourne????????
By: Pablo - 21st June 2004 at 23:57
I wonder if Geoff Dixon will oblige
By: Speedbird744 - 21st June 2004 at 22:13
Sorry for another new route thread.
You don’t need to apologise
By: SHAMROCK321 - 21st June 2004 at 20:04
Id imagine at one stage that both the A380 and the A346 will be in use until more A380 are delivered.
By: ACA345 - 21st June 2004 at 19:28
Great new indeed.
This makes me wonder though, will the push-back of the first A380 to Virgin affect anything with this route. Obviously, the route will remain a 346 op. until the 380 arrives but maybe VS could use the A380 earlier. Even if LAX is not fully ready. I dont know, its just a thought.
By: 4 engines good - 21st June 2004 at 16:52
Great news.
The A380 will be the perfect aircraft for the route, especially if Branson keeps its promise to keep the airplane spacious and introduce new onboard facilities.
By: Duesseldwarf - 21st June 2004 at 16:35
Woo-Hoooooo!!
Excellent news! We get some excellent staff travel rates through work with Virgin. I’d love to go to Australia and I love Virgin. I feel next year’s holiday coming on! 😀
By: Hand87_5 - 21st June 2004 at 15:32
Don’t apologize, that is what this forum is made for.
That’s good news by the way.