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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Travel
Penuel Joseph Ares

Virgin Atlantic Leans on 787 Fleet for Long-Haul Push to Phuket

Virgin Atlantic launches the only non‑stop 787‑9 link between London Heathrow and Phuket for winter‑sun travellers (Credit: Adam Robert/Flickr)

has begun the only non-stop flights between London Heathrow and Phuket, using its Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner on a new seasonal service aimed at winter sun seekers and leisure travellers.

The airline launched the route on Sunday 18 October, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand reporting the inaugural arrival into Phuket International Airport the following day. Flight VS214 operates three times a week from Heathrow, with VS215 flying the return leg, timed for the peak holiday period when Phuket draws large numbers of European visitors seeking sunshine.

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