Virgin Atlantic returns to Dubai after 2019

Arabian Post Staff

Virgin Atlantic’s returned to Dubai International Airport (DXB) for the first time since March 2019. The UK-based airline re-commenced its flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on 30 October, with a four-weekly service to cater for the popular winter travel season, operating a Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Dnata will deliver a range of ramp and passenger services for the airline and its passengers at the world’s largest international airport.  Eligible Virgin Atlantic customers will also have access to the marhaba-operated SkyTeam lounge at DXB’s Terminal 1.

In the year 2018 to March 2019, the air services provider’s team provided a warm welcome and assisted almost 180,000 Virgin Atlantic passengers and holidaymakers from over 360 flights between Dubai International and London Heathrow.

Virgin Atlantic has also selected dnata Representation Services to provide a comprehensive range of services to the airline as its general sales agent (GSA) in the UAE. The partnership establishes UAE-based infrastructure for local sales, marketing and distribution support, providing a full range of travel services for Virgin customers flying to and from Dubai.

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