Virgin Atlantic Upper Class sale
26 May 2005
Virgin Atlantic is following in the footsteps of Air France and British Airways by launching a summer business class seat sale to cities in the US and Asia.
During a time when many executives are not travelling, Virgin Atlantic hopes to fill the empty seats by discounting Upper Class (its brand name for business class) seats by 50%. Between July 15 and August 31, a London-New York return will cost £1,599 as against £3,679 normally, a London-Los Angeles ticket is priced at £1,900 (usually £6,161) while London-Tokyo is offered for £2,099 (usually £4,060).
Other destinations included in the seat sale are Boston, Washington DC, Miami, Mumbai, Delhi and Hong Kong. Return fares to these cities range from £1,599 to £1,911.
Tickets must be booked by May 31. A Saturday night stay is required.
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