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Virgin Atlantic adds more South Africa flights
Virgin Atlantic is ramping up flights to South Africa, following the country’s removal from the red list.
Last week, bookings to the region soared by 150% in 24 hours as a result of the government’s updated travel advice.
From 8 November, flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg will increase from three times a week to a daily service.
Customers travelling in the airline’s Upper Class cabin, as well as Gold Card members, will be able to use Virgin Atlantic’s Clubhouse at O.R Tambo international airport.
The relaunch of the airline’s Heathrow to Cape Town service is also being brought forward, following a huge surge in demand.
From 17 December, Virgin Atlantic will fly three times weekly to Cape Town.
Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic, commented; "We know there’s pent up customer demand for South Africa, which is reflected in our recent bookings surge, so I’m thrilled we can offer our customers more services to both Johannesburg and Cape Town."
Virgin Atlantic’s South African services will both operate on the airline’s Boeing 787-9, with 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium and 192 Economy Delight, Classic and Light seats.
Flights are available to book now to Johannesburg and Cape Town services go on sale from 16 October.
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