Virgin delays relaunch of Orlando flights

[Jennywren]

Head for Points are reporting that unsurprisingly, Virgin Atlantic has pushed back the relaunch of its Orlando services.

The Heathrow service will now start on 10th December, using an A330-300.

The Manchester service will relaunch on the same day, also using an A330-300.

Both services are scheduled to operate daily, although clearly a lot can still change before then.

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I hope this info helps some of you with your planning.

[YorkshireT]

This has been stated for quite a while- not sure if this is just official confirmation HfP are repeating.
Of course, if the USA border is not letting anyone in then Virgin are not flying there, or they are with empty planes.

[Nostradamus]

It would be a bad move if the USA opens their borders in the next few months.
Virgin are monitoring on a daily basis and probably will announce a new date in a few weeks.

[Donaldfan]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

It would be a bad move if the USA opens their borders in the next few months.
Virgin are monitoring on a daily basis and probably will announce a new date in a few weeks.

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Why would it be a bad move?

[Egon]

With the way things are going, even if they did open the boarders, chances are you'll have to isolate upon return.

[aprilshack]

That would be the individuals choice to travel or not?

[Tinkerbell]

Surely it’s more about the FCO advice and insurance? Rather than the USA opening its borders

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by Donaldfan

Why would it be a bad move?

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What do you mean, do you seriously think people want to travel in these conditions?

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by Egon

With the way things are going, even if they did open the boarders, chances are you'll have to isolate upon return.

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What about isolation on arrival?

[eaglesrest]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

What do you mean, do you seriously think people want to travel in these conditions?

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The full planes to Greece during the summer would suggest that yes, some people would travel in these conditions.

I expect it would be the same for the US, though quite what that will look like with regards to testing and quarantine, at either end, remains to be seen.

People were even travelling to Ibiza against FCO advice this summer, with self-isolation required upon arrival back in the UK. I wouldn't do it, but I'm keeping an open mind regarding future US prospects.