| Virgin Atlantic inter-island flying | Inter-island flying between to / from Barbados and Grenada, and St Vincent and the Grenadines rising from two to three times per week |
| InterCaribbean Airways | A new interline agreement with InterCaribbean Airways starts 4th November offering:
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| Caribbean Airlines | An expanded interline agreement with Caribbean Airlines, which now connects customers to a total of 16 destinations within the Caribbean. Existing
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| Bahamas Air | Partnership with Bahamas Air offering 12 destinations from MIA & MCO:
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| Cayman Airways | Partnership with Cayman Airways offering two destinations in the Cayman Islands from our US and MBJ services:
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Virgin Atlantic expands Caribbean connectivity with new and enhanced partnerships
- Virgin Atlantic launches a new interline partnership with InterCaribbean Airways and expands its agreement with Caribbean Airlines, connecting customers to over 33 destinations across the Caribbean
- New partnership complements the airline’s inter-island flying, connecting customers to and from Barbados onto Grenada and St.Vincent and the Grenadines on its newest aircraft, the Airbus A330-900neo
- Travellers can now enjoy seamless journeys with Through Check-In, allowing their bags to be checked through to their final island destination across all partner airlines
Virgin Atlantic is strengthening its commitment to the Caribbean, unveiling new and expanded partnerships that give customers even more choice and flexibility when exploring the region.
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new interline agreement with InterCaribbean Airways, offering seamless connections to 11 stunning destinations across the Caribbean. This includes new links from Barbados and Antigua to islands such as Dominica, St Lucia, St Kitts, Grenada, Kingston, and Turks & Caicos, as well as onward travel to Georgetown, Guyana – a route long requested by customers.
The airline has also expanded its existing partnership with Caribbean Airlines, connecting travellers to 16 destinations across the region, including new routes from Barbados and Antigua to Beef Island and San Juan.
In addition to these partnerships, Virgin Atlantic’s own inter-island services will increase this winter, with flights between Barbados, Grenada, and St Vincent and the Grenadines rising from two to three times per week. All inter-island flying will be operated by Virgin Atlantic’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A330-900neo, allowing customers to island hop in style and comfort.
Customers connecting through the Caribbean will also benefit from Through Check-In, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free journey with luggage checked through to their final destination.
Juha Jaervinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic said: “The Caribbean has always been a cornerstone of Virgin Atlantic’s network and we’re delighted to make it easier than ever for our customers to explore this incredible region. By partnering with leading regional airlines, we’re expanding our footprint, improving connectivity and offering the seamless Virgin Atlantic experience customers know and love from London all the way to their final island destination.”
Virgin Atlantic offers direct Caribbean services from London Heathrow and Manchester to Barbados flying up to three times a day in the winter season as well as services to Antigua, and Montego Bay and beyond via partnerships with InterCaribbean, Caribbean Airlines, Bahamas Air and Cayman Airways. To book visit www.virginatlantic.com
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About Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and amazing customer service at its core. Virgin Atlantic has been voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the ninth year running in the Official Airline Ratings. Headquartered in London, it employs 9,250 people worldwide, flying customers to 28 destinations throughout the year.
Alongside shareholder and Joint Venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading transatlantic network, with onward connections to over 200 cities around the world. In February 2020, Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic launched an expanded Joint Venture, offering a comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem miles across all carriers. Virgin Atlantic joined
SkyTeam in March 2023 as the global airline alliance’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester Airport.
Virgin Atlantic has been pioneering sustainability leadership for more than 15 years, committing to Net Zero by 2050 and continuous action that reduces environmental impact. The airline operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the skies, with an average age under seven years.
In October 2022, Virgin Atlantic welcomed its first A330-900’s to the fleet, continuing its transformation towards 100% next generation aircraft by 2028. In November 2023, the airline led a consortium to deliver the world’s first flight across the Atlantic on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), demonstrating that 100% SAF can be used safely as a drop in fuel in existing infrastructure, engines and airframes. The need to scale production is an industry imperative and Virgin Atlantic is committed to radical collaboration across the energy chain to support commercialisation ahead of 2030. For more information visit www.virginatlantic.com or via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @virginatlantic.