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Virgin Atlantic announces new routes to Maldives and Turks and Caicos Islands


Starting October 2023, Atlantic will fly to the charming islands of madive and Turkey and Caicos.

Opening up a new world of tropical possibilities, the seasonal, three-weekly service will operate between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the Maldives. Tickets will go on sale November 30, 2022 for flights starting October 22, 2023.

Peak time to visit the shores of the Maldives is from November to April, making this seasonal route especially appealing to those already thinking of catching some winter sunshine next year.

With nearly 190 different types of coral to explore, sand whiter than a “Love Island” contestant’s teeth, and waters teeming with wildlife, this South Asian paradise is now more accessible than ever. end. Who wouldn’t want to stay in one of those over-water stilts that you usually only see in movies?

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Hotel. MARRIOTT

Elsewhere — about 9,000 miles, in fact — Virgin Atlantic has revealed plans for a twice-weekly round-the-clock flight to Turks and Caicos, departing November 15, 2023, with seats to go on sale on January 11, 2023.

The ultra-exclusive destination with the Bahamas, St. Vincent, the Grenadines and Jamaica in Virgin Atlantic’s enviable Caribbean portfolio.

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Juha Jarvinen, commercial director of Virgin Atlantic, has similar thoughts.

“We are extremely excited to add these two exotic new routes to our flight portfolio,” he said. really a question. Where do you go first?”

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Jarvinen explains that the Maldives has always been a hugely popular destination for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers, “which is why we can’t wait to give them the opportunity to travel to this idyllic destination in style.” way aboard Virgin Atlantic.”

Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. JAO BARCELOS/GETTY

Both new routes will be operated on the airline’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with 31 Premium Class seats, 35 Premium Economy Class seats and 192 Economy Class seats.

There’s no word on fares yet, but you can currently find deals with Virgin Atlantic between London and Bridgetown, Barbados, from £512 (about $608) over the winter, or 26,000 Virgin points plus with £360 ($428) in taxes and fees.

If you haven’t already, you should sign up for Virgin’s loyalty program. If you already have, Click here to see how you can maximize your Virgin Atlantic points for your next trip.

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