Virgin Atlantic is increasing Manchester to Orlando capacity by 12% in peak Summer 2026 with additional flights, with capacity to increase further in Winter when services are upgauged to the airline’s A350-1000 aircraft.
From: marketingstockport.co.uk
Changes come as Virgin Atlantic marks 30 years of flying from Manchester Airport. The airline started operations in May 1996 with services to Orlando and now flies to four US destinations (Orlando, New York, Atlanta and Las Vegas) as well as a seasonal winter route to Barbados. Services support both leisure and business travel and enhance connections for customers in the North, by offering the opportunity to connect onwards to key US destinations and beyond, with partners including Delta Air Lines, IndiGo and SkyTeam.
Dave Geer, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic, said:
“Manchester has been our home in the North for thirty years and we’re in it for the long haul. Increasing capacity on our Orlando services is a clear signal of that commitment, ensuring customers can continue to travel across the Atlantic from their local airport.
“Manchester matters to us, and we’ll continue to invest in the region as demand grows.”
Stephen Turner, Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airport, said:
“We are proud to connect the people of the North with the world – and our partnership with Virgin Atlantic plays a key role in doing that.
“There’s nothing quite like the excitement you feel in the terminal before a flight to Orlando so it’s great that Virgin Atlantic is reaffirming its commitment to its home in the North and adding more flights to Florida.
“We look forward to working together in years to come to strengthen links between our region, the US and beyond.”
From: marketingstockport.co.uk
Changes come as Virgin Atlantic marks 30 years of flying from Manchester Airport. The airline started operations in May 1996 with services to Orlando and now flies to four US destinations (Orlando, New York, Atlanta and Las Vegas) as well as a seasonal winter route to Barbados. Services support both leisure and business travel and enhance connections for customers in the North, by offering the opportunity to connect onwards to key US destinations and beyond, with partners including Delta Air Lines, IndiGo and SkyTeam.
Dave Geer, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic, said:
“Manchester has been our home in the North for thirty years and we’re in it for the long haul. Increasing capacity on our Orlando services is a clear signal of that commitment, ensuring customers can continue to travel across the Atlantic from their local airport.
“Manchester matters to us, and we’ll continue to invest in the region as demand grows.”
Stephen Turner, Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airport, said:
“We are proud to connect the people of the North with the world – and our partnership with Virgin Atlantic plays a key role in doing that.
“There’s nothing quite like the excitement you feel in the terminal before a flight to Orlando so it’s great that Virgin Atlantic is reaffirming its commitment to its home in the North and adding more flights to Florida.
“We look forward to working together in years to come to strengthen links between our region, the US and beyond.”