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Virgin Atlantic announced (07-May-09) it will start flying between London Gatwick and Puerto Rico’s San Juan for the winter season 2009/2010. The weekly services, which will operate via Antigua, begin on 07-Nov-09.
Puerto Rico will complement the airline’s strong presence in the Caribbean with existing flights to Barbados, Antigua, St Lucia, Grenada, Tobago, Havana and Jamaica.
Chief Executive of Virgin Atlantic, Steve Ridgway commented:
"We are delighted to be flying to Puerto Rico, popularly known as the Island of Enchantment, this winter. This colourful, diverse and culturally unique island is a welcome addition to our Caribbean programme. From the stunning beaches and tropical rainforests to the charming colonial city of San Juan, there is something for every holidaymaker.
"The launch of these services allows our sister company Virgin Holidays to offer a range of fantastic cruise holidays from the island, meaning that even more Virgin travellers can enjoy what this beautiful island has to offer."
The new Puerto Rico flight will operate on Saturdays from 07-Nov-09 to 24-Apr-2010. From 07-Nov-09 to 27-Mar-2010 flight VS081 will depart from London Gatwick at 09:25 and arrive in San Juan at 16.05. Between 03-Apr-2010 and 24-April-2010 the flight will depart Gatwick at 09:25 and arrive San Juan at 15:05. On return, from 07-Nov-09 to 27-Mar-2010, flight VS082 departs San Juan at 18.35 and arrives at London Gatwick at 09:35 the following day. From 03-Apr-2010 to 24-Apr-2010 the flight will depart San Juan at 17:35 and arrives at London Gatwick at 09:35 the following day. The scheduled flights are operated on a Boeing 747-400 aircraft via Antigua and will have a configuration of 14 Upper Class, 58 Premium Economy and 379 Economy seats.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 08-May-09
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Virgin Atlantic to launch London Gatwick-San Juan services for Winter 2009/10 
