Airline and holiday firm Virgin Atlantic is increasing flights to the Caribbean ahead of more long-haul resuming in the coming weeks.
Virgin is restarting services from Manchester to Montego Bay in Jamaica and increasing the frequency of its flights to Barbados.
The airline resumed flying from Manchester on August 7 and plans to commence flights to Orlando, Atlanta, New York and Islamabad in the near future.
The new Caribbean services to Montego Bay and Barbados are restarting first to respond to demand from consumers looking to head off on a relaxing holiday to a sunny destination after months of travel restrictions.
Juha Jarvinen, chief commercial officer at Virgin Atlantic, said, “We’re thrilled to announce that we have added Jamaica to our portfolio of destinations flying from Manchester, our home in the north, along with increasing frequency to Barbados.
“We are seeing a real demand from our customers for luxury holidays in the sun as they are keen to escape on their next adventure after a challenging year.
"Both Jamaica and Barbados offer the ultimate getaway for those looking to enjoy island life.
“We look forward to welcoming customers heading off on holiday or travelling to visit their loved ones back onboard.”
Virgin Atlantic will launch three times a week seasonal winter services from Manchester Airport commencing on November 6 on the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft boasting 31 Upper Class, 48 Premium and 185 Economy Delight, Classic and Light seats.
Services will go on sale from August 18 with return Economy flights starting from £428 per person.
Karen Smart, managing director at Manchester Airport, said, “It’s wonderful to see Virgin Atlantic further increase its flying programme from Manchester Airport this winter. We look forward to supporting Virgin Atlantic with launching these new flights this winter, knowing Jamaica and Barbados are popular destinations for our customers.”
The Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism for Jamaica, added: “We look forward to warmly welcoming British passengers from Manchester starting this November, to enjoy a truly unforgettable Jamaican experience, in an environment which is safe, seamless and secure."
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