“We think there’s a spot for us”: Virgin Atlantic gears up for its return to Canadian market

TORONTO — Virgin Atlantic is laying the groundwork for its return to the Canadian market, with an announcement about its country manager for this market expected in the coming weeks, and a promotional campaign starting this fall and ramping up in the new year. Trade media got all the latest details at a Toronto press conference yesterday, hosted by one of the airline’s partners, VisitBritain. As reported in June, Virgin Atlantic will launch its new daily route between Toronto Pearson and London Heathrow’s Terminal 3 on March 30, 2025 with a mix of aircraft including the A330-900neo.

The A330-900neo “is a fantastic product,” said Simon Hawkins, Virgin Atlantic’s Head of the Americas, at yesterday’s update. The state-of-the-art aircraft dovetails with Virgin Atlantic’s commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky. In the company’s own words, “from wingtip to tailfin, we’ve used inspiration and innovation to make this aircraft brilliant on every level.

From a brand new social space and wireless charging, even more storage and stylish design touches, through to a huge 11% less fuel burn and carbon emissions, it’s a game changer, Virgin Atlantic style.” With 280 seats, passengers can choose between Upper Class, Premium and Economy. “WE THINK THERE’S A SPOT FOR US” Long-time industry veterans know this isn’t the first time Virgin Atlantic has come into the Canadian market.

In the early 2010s the airline flew out of Vancouver. And be.