Virgin Atlantic has just announced two new long haul routes, which will be exciting for those looking for warm weather. Let’s go over the details.
Continue reading: Virgin Atlantic Adds Flights To Maldives, Turks & Caicos
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When I was there in August, BA was operating to T&C via Antigua (I believe from Gatwick), so seems BA may have recently changed their service as well.
Caribbean viewed as "luxury" by Europeans. Just like we'd view Greek Islands, Majorca etc. Significant # of Virgin's flights are to various destinations in the Caribbean. What's perhaps stranger is that some are destinations that there's often few direct flights from the US to, despite how (relatively) close they are. Examples would be Barbados, Tobago, St. Vincent, and Grenada, all of which Virgin flies to from the UK, but none of which Delta does.
Sri Lankan also has a direct flight from Heathrow to Male operating during the winter as well. My wife and I went there in March with Sri Lankan and really enjoyed the food and service provided. Would fly them again given the opportunity.
Know they’re separate businesses but wonder if we’ll see Virgin Hotels in the Maldives
Maybe strange, but pretty consistent. Many of those areas have ties to the UK due to colonialism, whereas most USAmericans couldn't find them on a map, and (outside of Olympic track&field competitions) have never heard of them.
USA has closer ties to western Caribbean and Bahamas. Aside from cruise ships, and financial/logistical connections to Miami, the eastern Caribbean is the domain of the exceptionally well-heeled from the USA. Canadians far more likely to patronize.