March, 2010
Virgin Atlantic said today it would launch flights between Heathrow and the capital of Ghana from 24 May this year.
Subject to government approval, the service between Heathrow and Accra will operate three times a week using an Airbus A340-300 aircraft with 240 seats in a 3-class configuration.
The carrier said the aircraft would also be fitted with its Upper Class Suite which comprises of a reclining leather seat for take off, the longest fully flat bed in the world with a proper mattress for sleeping on and a private onboard bar.
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Steve Ridgway said the new services would break BA's virtual monopoly and "bring much needed competition onto this route."
"Nearly 200,000 people fly between London and Accra each year and our new services will give them more choice and better value for money," he said.
Virgin Atlantic said flights would be timed to offer good connections to and from New York Newark. It will be the carrier's fifth route in Africa.
Virgin Atlantic has introduced a “piece system” across its network.
The changes are easy for passengers to remember:
Economy 1 – passengers can check-in 1 bag weighing up to 23 kilos
Premium Economy 2 – passengers can check-in 2 bags each weighing up to 23 kilos
Upper Class 3 – passengers can check-in up to 3 bags each weighing up to 23 kilos
Virgin Atlantic is also continuing to offer one of the airline industry’s most generous sporting bag allowances, enabling all passengers to check-in one additional bag weighing up to 23 kilos that contains sporting equipment, such as a golf bag, scuba diving equipment, or ski equipment. Virgin Atlantic is the only UK long-haul airline enabling passengers to check-in surfboards.
Economy passengers travelling between Heathrow and Accra will continue to be able to check-in two bags if travelling in economy.
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