Virgin Atlantic begins a new transatlantic route connecting Tampa International Airport with London Heathrow Airport, operating a daily frequency. The airline projects the route will be profitable.

Virgin Atlantic COO Juha Jarvinen said, “We are excited to continue our expansion into the United States with a new daily service to Tampa that offers customers more options on both sides of the Atlantic to connect between the US and UK.

He added, “Florida has been a favorite of our customers since our first flight to Miami in 1986. With its popular theme parks and St. The stunning Pete and Clearwater are within easy reach, we knew this was the area to look forward to. our customers will love it. to explore,” said Jarvinen.

Meanwhile, Tampa airport CEO Joe Lopano forecast benefits for both parties, “as both airports and airlines will see an increase in passenger traffic.” Likewise, he said that, “not only has this created another Tampa-UK option for our holiday travellers, but there is a huge advantage for our growing business community that it now has easy access from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to the world’s major airports. business airport. We expect this to be a popular route during what we know will be a very busy winter travel season.”

as reported REPORT.us, Virgin Atlantic has implemented a gender identity policy, which allows all employees to choose the uniform of their choice. Workers can also mix and match between their two sets of traditional uniforms. The initiative is part of a wider effort to maintain individuality, the company explains. (Virgin Atlantic lets female flight attendants and pilots dress like men.)