Virgin Atlantic Trims Five North American Routes Through October
Temporary frequency cuts affect Boston, Miami, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Montego Bay, although Virgin Atlantic continues serving all five destinations.
Virgin Atlantic
IATA: VS
ICAO: VIR
Callsign: VIRGIN
Active
Airline Information
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | VS |
| ICAO Code | VIR |
| Callsign | VIRGIN |
| Hub Airport | LHR — Heathrow |
| Fleet Size | 39 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 7.4 years |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (31 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 21 | JET | 8.5 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 747 | 10 | JET | 17.7 yrs |
Airline Network Card
Virgin Atlantic (VIR)
Routes
30
Destinations
25
Origins
2
Airports Served
27
Countries
13
Fleet Size
40
Aircraft Types
3
Top Airports Served
Fleet Breakdown
- 330 Airbus A330
- 351 Airbus A350-1000
- 787 Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Top Destinations
- JFK John F Kennedy International
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International
- MCO Orlando International
- BGI Sir Grantley Adams International
- LAS McCarran International
- DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport
- BOS General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- IAD Washington Dulles International
- BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji International
- SFO San Francisco International
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