Virgin Atlantic will also offer package Florida vacation deals for inbound passengers.ĭelta Air Lines' SkyMiles passengers will benefit from the announcement thanks to the airline's joint venture partnership with Virgin. Economy fares will start at about $520, Premium fares begin at about $1,115, and Upper Class will start at about $2,686 per person, according to the Virgin Atlantic announcement. Virgin has configured the planes to seat 192 economy passengers, 35 Premium passengers and 31 Upper Class passengers. Virgin will fly 258-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route. (Photo by Erica Silverstein/The Points Guy) Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class cabin on a transatlantic flight. Related: Why Flying Blue is the best way to book award tickets on Virgin Atlantic Virgin to fly 787-9 Dreamliner on new route We expect this to be a popular route during what we know will be a very busy winter travel season at TPA.” "Not only does this create another Tampa-London option for our leisure travelers, but there’s a huge upside for our thriving business community to now have a direct connection to the world’s premier business airport. “We at Tampa International Airport are thrilled to offer our first-ever nonstop route to Heathrow and launch this new partnership with Virgin Atlantic," said Joe Lopano, TPA's CEO. Tampa's airport authority also struck an optimistic tone about the service. 1 market for overseas visitation,” said Visit Florida CEO Dana Young in a statement. “Expanding flight options and exposure to destinations throughout Florida is vital to maintaining and strengthening the U.K.’s position as our No. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. I would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions.
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