Virgin Atlantic will open ticket sales for service between London Heathrow and São Paulo from September 6, 2023. The route will operate year-round on a daily basis starting May 13, 2024 with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
On Thursday (August 31, 2023), Virgin Atlantic announced the opening of ticket sales for their new route between London Heathrow (LHR) and São Paulo, Brazil (GRU), which will launch on May 13, 2024. The route will operate daily year-round with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium and 192 Economy Class seats. A full onboard offering will be available to guests, including complimentary food and beverages, along with over 300 hours of entertainment. Inbound customers to São Paulo will also enjoy convenient one-stop connectivity to over 50 destinations in South America with Virgin Atlantic’s codeshare partner, LATAM, as well as throughout Brazil with Gol and Azul. Likewise, inbound passengers to London will be able to connect to other destinations in Virgin Atlantic’s network, including Tel Aviv, Delhi, Mumbai and Shanghai.
In Thursday’s announcement, Virgin Atlantic’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juha Jarvinen, said,
“The countdown has officially begun to our much-anticipated arrival in Sao Paulo. It’s fitting that our 40th year brings our entry to a brand new continent in South America, symbolising a continued period of network growth for Virgin Atlantic. Sao Paulo is the perfect fit for us, a buzzing metropolis of culture and adventure that suits the differing needs of our rich customer base. Our partnership with LATAM will also unlock further destinations in Brazil and beyond into South America with SkyTeam partner Aerolineas Argentinas, opening up a wealth of exciting opportunities for those who choose to fly with Virgin Atlantic.”
Return fares between London Heathrow and São Paulo will be available from £686 per person in Economy, £1126 in Premium and £2,744 in Upper Class. Flights will depart London daily at 12:45 and arrive in São Paulo at 20:20, while the return flight will take off from São Paulo at 22:10 and arrive in London at 13:25.
Founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, Virgin Atlantic has brought innovation and the highest level of customer care to the airline industry. The carrier was voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX in 2022 for the sixth consecutive year. Headquartered in London, Virgin Atlantic employs over 7,500 team members worldwide. The airline currently serves 31 destinations across four continents. Alongside shareholder and Joint Venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading network between the US and UK, with onward connections to over 200 cities around the world. Virgin Atlantic is a member of the global SkyTeam alliance.
Source: Virgin Atlantic