Summer 22 Operational update
Feb 17, 2022, 5:37 am
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Summer 22 Operational update
The below has been posted out by VS Trade today, finally confirming the planned summer operations. There are a few updates to aircraft types and also frequencies:
VSBulletin: 17 Feb 2022 | Summer 2022 Operational update
We want to let you know that, as customer demand returns, we’re making some adjustments to flying schedules for the summer season to optimise our network.
Following the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic and changing travel restrictions, we now have greater levels of certainty to make changes to our flying programme from March 2022 onwards.
This means we’ll be altering service frequencies on certain routes, including Seattle, Washington, Delhi and Tel Aviv from London Heathrow and Atlanta and Islamabad from Manchester, alongside some aircraft type changes, which will mean our award-winning Airbus A350-1000 will be in service on routes including Heathrow-Delhi and Orlando from Manchester and Heathrow.
We have taken the difficult decision to extend the temporary suspension of all passenger services between London Heathrow and Hong Kong schedule until 14 March 2022, as we work with authorities to overcome current operational challenges on this route.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the schedule changes. For the majority of customers whose flights are cancelled, they will be automatically booked on to an alternative Virgin Atlantic service on the same day. If there is no alternative service.
If we have to re-time flights, wherever possible this time change will be kept to a minimum, but we recognise that these changes may not suit everyone. Our flexible booking policy allows customers to further amend their flights, should they wish, with no change fees, all the way until 31 December 2023. If the new departure time is over three hours’ difference to the original departure time, then customers can also request a refund.
Bookings affected by these changes will be updated on Saturday 19 February 2022.
During Summer 22, we plan to operate the following schedule, subject to late changes
Our Summer 2022 Flying Programme
USA
LHR-JFK-LHR 35 per week A351/B789/A333
LHR-MIA-LHR 7 per week B789
LHR-LAX-LHR 17 per week in Apr/ 21 per week May-Oct A351/B789
LHR-BOS-LHR 7 per week B789/A333
LHR-SFO-LHR 11 per week in Apr/14 per week May-Oct B789
LHR-IAD-LHR 5 per week B789
LHR-MCO-LHR 14 per week A351/A333
LHR-ATL-LHR 7 per week A351/B789
LHR-SEA-LHR 5 per week B789
LHR-LAS-LHR 7 per week B789
LHR-AUS-LHR 4 per week May-Oct B789
Caribbean
LHR-ANU-LHR 3 per week A333
LHR-BGI-LHR 7 per week A333
LHR-UVF-LHR 3 per week in Apr B789
LHR-MBJ-LHR 4 per week B789
London to Rest of World
LHR-HKG-LHR 7 per week B789
LHR-PVG-LHR Shanghai restart date to be confirmed
LHR-DEL-LHR 7 per week Apr-May/14 per week Jun-Oct B789
LHR-BOM-LHR 7 per week B789
LHR-LHE-LHR 4 per week A333
LHR-ISB-LHR 3 per week A333
LHR-LOS-LHR 7 per week A351
LHR-JNB-LHR 7 per week B789
LHR-TLV-LHR 7 per week B789/A333
Manchester and Regional Flying
MAN-MCO-MAN 12 per week A351/A333
MAN-BGI-MAN 4 per week in April A333
MAN-ATL-MAN 6 per week in April/5 per week May-Oct A333
MAN-JFK-MAN 7 per week A333
BFS-MCO-BFS 1 per week Jun-Jul A333
EDI-MCO-EDI 2 per week A333
MAN-ISB-MAN 2 per week A333
Aircraft types are dominant on the route through majority of the summer season
We want to let you know that, as customer demand returns, we’re making some adjustments to flying schedules for the summer season to optimise our network.
Following the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic and changing travel restrictions, we now have greater levels of certainty to make changes to our flying programme from March 2022 onwards.
This means we’ll be altering service frequencies on certain routes, including Seattle, Washington, Delhi and Tel Aviv from London Heathrow and Atlanta and Islamabad from Manchester, alongside some aircraft type changes, which will mean our award-winning Airbus A350-1000 will be in service on routes including Heathrow-Delhi and Orlando from Manchester and Heathrow.
We have taken the difficult decision to extend the temporary suspension of all passenger services between London Heathrow and Hong Kong schedule until 14 March 2022, as we work with authorities to overcome current operational challenges on this route.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the schedule changes. For the majority of customers whose flights are cancelled, they will be automatically booked on to an alternative Virgin Atlantic service on the same day. If there is no alternative service.
If we have to re-time flights, wherever possible this time change will be kept to a minimum, but we recognise that these changes may not suit everyone. Our flexible booking policy allows customers to further amend their flights, should they wish, with no change fees, all the way until 31 December 2023. If the new departure time is over three hours’ difference to the original departure time, then customers can also request a refund.
Bookings affected by these changes will be updated on Saturday 19 February 2022.
During Summer 22, we plan to operate the following schedule, subject to late changes
Our Summer 2022 Flying Programme
USA
LHR-JFK-LHR 35 per week A351/B789/A333
LHR-MIA-LHR 7 per week B789
LHR-LAX-LHR 17 per week in Apr/ 21 per week May-Oct A351/B789
LHR-BOS-LHR 7 per week B789/A333
LHR-SFO-LHR 11 per week in Apr/14 per week May-Oct B789
LHR-IAD-LHR 5 per week B789
LHR-MCO-LHR 14 per week A351/A333
LHR-ATL-LHR 7 per week A351/B789
LHR-SEA-LHR 5 per week B789
LHR-LAS-LHR 7 per week B789
LHR-AUS-LHR 4 per week May-Oct B789
Caribbean
LHR-ANU-LHR 3 per week A333
LHR-BGI-LHR 7 per week A333
LHR-UVF-LHR 3 per week in Apr B789
LHR-MBJ-LHR 4 per week B789
London to Rest of World
LHR-HKG-LHR 7 per week B789
LHR-PVG-LHR Shanghai restart date to be confirmed
LHR-DEL-LHR 7 per week Apr-May/14 per week Jun-Oct B789
LHR-BOM-LHR 7 per week B789
LHR-LHE-LHR 4 per week A333
LHR-ISB-LHR 3 per week A333
LHR-LOS-LHR 7 per week A351
LHR-JNB-LHR 7 per week B789
LHR-TLV-LHR 7 per week B789/A333
Manchester and Regional Flying
MAN-MCO-MAN 12 per week A351/A333
MAN-BGI-MAN 4 per week in April A333
MAN-ATL-MAN 6 per week in April/5 per week May-Oct A333
MAN-JFK-MAN 7 per week A333
BFS-MCO-BFS 1 per week Jun-Jul A333
EDI-MCO-EDI 2 per week A333
MAN-ISB-MAN 2 per week A333
Aircraft types are dominant on the route through majority of the summer season
Feb 17, 2022, 8:04 am
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Best news ever. Thanks, RAPC. Can I ask where this is posted? I generally look for the operational updates on vaflightstore.com, but that’s not posted as of yet. Love to know where they post this stuff first.
**Edit: Looking closer, it looks like we’l figure out what days have operating flights this Saturday.
**Edit: Looking closer, it looks like we’l figure out what days have operating flights this Saturday.
Last edited by whjensen; Feb 17, 2022 at 12:34 pm
Feb 17, 2022, 5:04 pm
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Thanks RAPC!
Fingers crossed outbound from IAD on Wednesday and back on a Tuesday still holds. At least then I'll only have to worry about seat assignments and not whether I change dates or airlines!
Fingers crossed outbound from IAD on Wednesday and back on a Tuesday still holds. At least then I'll only have to worry about seat assignments and not whether I change dates or airlines!
Last edited by dcstudent; Feb 17, 2022 at 6:23 pm
Feb 18, 2022, 6:06 am
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Feb 18, 2022, 7:53 am
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Just got an email from virgin that basically says the same, just without the flight details, for our SFO flight in April. Says to watch over the weekend for the changes. Looks like we will be losing the A350 which is a shame
We want to let you know that we're making some changes to our flying schedule which affects your upcoming Virgin Atlantic flight(s).
Following the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic and changing travel restrictions, we now have greater levels of certainty to make adjustments to our flying programme from March 2022 onwards.
Just to reassure you, we’re committed to making sure your journey goes ahead, but there will be a change to your existing booking. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by this and appreciate your understanding
Over this weekend, your booking will be updated on virginatlantic.com to reflect your cancelled or changed itinerary and the new flights which replace it. You’ll also receive an additional email from us which confirms the changes in more detail, so please keep an eye on your inbox
We want to let you know that we're making some changes to our flying schedule which affects your upcoming Virgin Atlantic flight(s).
Following the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic and changing travel restrictions, we now have greater levels of certainty to make adjustments to our flying programme from March 2022 onwards.
Just to reassure you, we’re committed to making sure your journey goes ahead, but there will be a change to your existing booking. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by this and appreciate your understanding
Over this weekend, your booking will be updated on virginatlantic.com to reflect your cancelled or changed itinerary and the new flights which replace it. You’ll also receive an additional email from us which confirms the changes in more detail, so please keep an eye on your inbox
Feb 18, 2022, 1:15 pm
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Looking at the planned LHR-ATL scheds, it appears it just might be a roll of the dice concerning whether the flight is operated with an A350 or B787-9. We are hoping to travel on board the A350 rather than the B787-9 from LHR to ATL (which would be our first flight ever with Virgin Atlantic).
So my question is this....how often does VS substitute equipment on short notice?
So my question is this....how often does VS substitute equipment on short notice?
Feb 18, 2022, 1:38 pm
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There shouldn't be too many last minute substitutions once all planes are back in action for the summer timetable. Not to say that equipment can't change at late notice, but it should be pretty reliable once the equipment by day of week is known.
Feb 19, 2022, 3:58 am
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Lots of changes overnight. Our late afternoon San Fran flight has moved to the morning. Not a massive deal, but had to rearrange our flight down to Heathrow from Newcastle to the day before and sort out a hotel.
A350 has become a B787, and there is only one UC seat free to change to
A350 has become a B787, and there is only one UC seat free to change to
Feb 19, 2022, 11:16 am
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The Manchester to MCO flights have updated correctly earlier today, but not sure about the Heathrow ones. Also keep in mind that there are two sets of A350 configurations, with a leisure one with less UC and a standard one with a larger UC cabin. Could well be different A350s, with one of each layout.