New flights to the Caribbean

Posted on 11-08-21

New flights to the Caribbean

Virgin Atlantic expands its Caribbean offering with new services from Heathrow to The Bahamas, Manchester to Montego Bay, Edinburgh to Barbados and a return to St Lucia

St Lucia

With the spectacular landscape of the Pitons set against the backdrop of the lush rainforest and the stunning Caribbean Sea, St Lucia is undoubtedly one of the Caribbean’s most romantic islands. Virgin Atlantic is delighted to start a new seasonal winter service operating three times a week starting from 18th December 2021 on the airline’s A330-300 aircraft boasting 31 Upper Class, 48 Premium and 185 Economy Delight, Classic and Light seats.

Barbados

Virgin Atlantic has a new home in Scotland. Launching on the 5th December and on sale from 18th August, Edinburgh’s new Caribbean flights will operate twice weekly on an Airbus A330.  As the gateway to the highlands, the new services from Edinburgh Airport will provide travellers from Florida and the Caribbean with a direct link to Scotland’s fascinating historic capital city, alongside easy access to the country’s dramatic, world-famous countryside.   Similarly, Barbados offers easy onward connections to the wider Caribbean, with seamless links to Grenada, St Vincent and Tobago available with Virgin Atlantic. From 31st October, Virgin Atlantic will increase its services to the much-loved island of Barbados. Flights from Manchester to Barbados will increase from three times a week to five times and from Heathrow, daily flights will increase to 11 times a week.  Virgin Atlantic will also be increasing its Heathrow services to Jamaica, from three flights up to daily.

Jamaica

Home of rhythm and sway, Jamaica boasts luscious rainforest, stunning beaches, and a unique culture. It is a land of activities, breath-taking landscapes, and warm, welcoming locals, making the island a haven of sight and sound. Virgin Atlantic will launch thrice-weekly seasonal winter services from Manchester Airport commencing on 6th November on the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft boasting 31 Upper Class, 48 Premium and 185 Economy Delight, Classic and Light seats.

Bahamas

With 16 major islands surrounded by the world’s clearest waters, the Bahamas is an unrivalled destination boasting beautiful white sand beaches, sailing adventures, fishing and diving as well Exuma’s world-famous swimming pigs! Virgin Atlantic will launch twice-weekly services from London Heathrow commencing on 20th November on the airline’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft boasting 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium and 192 Economy Delight, Classic and Light seats.