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08-20-2012, 08:13 PM
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
In light of the disastrous decision by the DfT to strip Virgin Trains of its West Coast Main Line, Virgin Atlantic has Anncouned that they will be starting a new Manchester to London Heathrow service.
Th service is planned to start next march, in 2013. The article says that Virgin have leased an Airbus A319 aircraft to operate the three times a day flight.
Virgin Atlantic say that this has nothing to do with the fact that Virgin Trains lost the Wes Coast Main Line, which connects London and Manchester by rail. But it's part of a start to their short Hal operations, this is also in the light of the Ba, Bmi take over causing passengers to only have one airline to chose on some routes such as London to Manxhester and Glasgow.
Here is the article: Virgin Atlantic to launch London-to-Manchester service | Business | The Guardian
Should be very interesting indeed.
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08-20-2012, 08:27 PM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
Sweet! But i can't help wondering how the new livery will look on the A319.
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08-21-2012, 05:01 AM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
Three times daily confirmed.
VS3041 LHR0920 – 1020MAN 319 D
VS3043 LHR1610 – 1710MAN 319 D
VS3045 LHR2010 – 2110MAN 319 D
VS3046 MAN0650 – 0800LHR 319 D
VS3042 MAN1220 – 1330LHR 319 D
VS3044 MAN1750 – 1900LHR 319 D
Really hope they undercut BA's ludicrous prices.
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08-21-2012, 05:38 AM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
Hmm this is interesting, really hope it works out. Will be great to see an A319 in VS colours at MAN, Wonder what it will look like?
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08-21-2012, 06:26 AM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
Very happy! Great news!
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08-21-2012, 06:34 AM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
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12-10-2012, 11:57 AM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
Routes to be operated by wet leased Aer Lingus A320s! So expect VS livery with EI reg!
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12-10-2012, 11:59 AM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
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Originally Posted by Anglojet
Routes to be operated by wet leased Aer Lingus A320s! So expect VS livery with EI reg!
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Nothing new. 
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12-10-2012, 12:01 PM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
With crew in green Lingus uniforms!
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12-10-2012, 12:05 PM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
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Originally Posted by Anglojet
With crew in green Lingus uniforms!
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Ok, that is new. 
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12-10-2012, 02:48 PM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
Apparently the crew will be transfered from LGW and will wear VS uniform. Yum yum.
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12-10-2012, 03:14 PM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
Looking forward to hopefully a release in 400 scale!
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12-10-2012, 03:16 PM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
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Originally Posted by Anglojet
Three times daily confirmed.
VS3041 LHR0920 – 1020MAN 319 D
VS3043 LHR1610 – 1710MAN 319 D
VS3045 LHR2010 – 2110MAN 319 D
VS3046 MAN0650 – 0800LHR 319 D
VS3042 MAN1220 – 1330LHR 319 D
VS3044 MAN1750 – 1900LHR 319 D
Really hope they undercut BA's ludicrous prices.
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Interesting to see the Flight times on this route. At one point the plane will be on the ground for 2 hours 40 mins before heading back out again. I suppose it is crucial to work around peak times for business men and women....plus available slots at MAN and LHR
VS3046 to VS3041 - 1hr 20 mins turnaround
VS3041 to VS3042 - 2hr turnaround
VS3042 to VS2043 - 2hrs 40 mins turnaround
VS3043 to VS3044 - 40 mins turnaround
VS2044 to VS3045 - 1hr 10 mins turnaround
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12-10-2012, 03:16 PM
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Re: VIRGIN ATLANTIC To launch Manchester to Heathrow link.
I am actually quite excited about this!
I've looked at the flight prices as you can now book it on the Virgin website, and the prices aren't actually too bad, cheaper then BA.
Though transfer time may be a b**ch as T2 is a bit of trek from T3 at MAN, if people go on connections this way
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Last edited by Canadiankid; 12-10-2012 at 03:22 PM.
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