Virgin Atlantic's Mumbai Flight can now be ordered

Last week I wrote about Virgin Atlantic continued expansion. So far this year, Virgin Atlantic has announced new routes to Tel Aviv and São Paulo, and last week they announced another route.

Virgin Atlantics London to Mumbai flight details

Virgin Atlantic will launch daily flights between London Heathrow and Mumbai on October 27, 2019 . Flights are on sale from today, so scroll down to find out how to redeem miles on this route.

This announcement marks a service record when the airline deleted the Mumbai route about four years ago. It also marks Virgin Atlantic doubling its capacity to India, given that they currently only fly to Delhi.

Virgin Atlantic intends to use a Boeing 787-9 for the Mumbai route, with 258 seats. This includes 31[ads1] top class seats, 35 premium economy seats and 192 economy seats.

Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Upper Class

This plane covers a distance of ~ 4,500 miles in each

The schedule of the flight will be as follows:

London to Mumbai departure 10:15 at 12:40 (+1 day)
Mumbai to London Departure 2:55 Coming 7:35

Competition in London to Mumbai Market

While London to Mumbai is A big market is a big motivator for Virgin Atlantic here that Jet Airways ceased operations a few weeks ago, and they operated several daily flights between London and Mumbai. So if there has ever been time to start this route then it is.

Virgin Atlantic will head for British Airways two-day flight and Air India's daily flight.

Virgin Atlantic's EVP by Commercial said on this route:

"2019 marks a significant period of growth for Virgin Atlantic, and I'm glad we continue to expand our grid again by returning to Mumbai Until recently, we were able to serve this important market through our partnership with Jet Airways, since Jet Airways has unfortunately suspended its operation, we now have the opportunity to offer alternative solutions to our customers and meet this demand. 19659004] Combined with our long-term route to Delhi, we are able to give travelers even more opportunity to experience our award-winning service between the UK and India, not only providing an increased offer to the thriving Indian market but with our partners at Delta we offer unrivaled choices and more seamless connections to the United States via Heathrow Airport. "

Solving Miles at Virgin Atlantic's Mumbai Airplane [19659011] Virgin Atlantics New flights to Mumbai are now bookable and the prizes are open. For example, I see price amounts seats available almost every day, and many flights even have four Upper Class prices.

Virgin Atlantic prices are reasonable, as you can book a top class seat from London to Mumbai for just 37,500 Flying Club miles, which is pretty good.

It's a much better deal than booking through Delta SkyMiles, as they charge 75,000 miles for the same plane.

But if you come from the United States, it can be a better deal to book through Delta. For example, you can redeem 85,000 Flying Club miles for a ticket from New York to London to Mumbai, although taxes, fees, and carrier fees are $ 550 +.

Meanwhile, you can order the same ticket through the Delta for 95,000 SkyMiles, but there is no operator charged additional fees, so you will save over $ 500.

If you Having US Credit Card Points, remember that at the moment both Amex Membership Rewards and Citi Thanks, you offer a 30% bonus when transferring points to Virgin Atlantic.

Bottom line

Seeing Virgin Atlantic double service to India is amazing. It's great to see Virgin Atlantic expanding destinations beyond just transatlantic routes where they have a joint venture with Delta.

This is an exciting time for growth for Virgin Atlantic, especially as the airline will soon also receive its first of 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, which will include their new Upper Class seats.

Virgin Atlants new A350-1000 Upper Class

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