http://www.accraflights.com/Virgin%20Atlantic%20to%20fly%20to%20Accra.htm 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. http://www.accraflights.com/Delta%20Air%20Lines%20celebrates.htm Delta Air Lines announced introductory fares from all Delta domestic markets for travel to Accra, Ghana via the world’s largest airline hub at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Delta’s nonstop flight from Atlanta to Accra, which begins June 1, will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. “These special fares provide a great opportunity for customers all across the U.S. to travel to Accra and reunite with friends and family this summer,” said Bobby Bryan, Delta’s commercial manager for West and East Africa. “As the leading U.S. airline to Ghana for more than three years , we’re delighted to be adding a second nonstop service, boosting travel and tourism between our two nations.” In addition to nonstop service to Atlanta, Delta offers flights four times weekly between Accra and its hub at New York-JFK. These flights operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Delta flights between Accra and Atlanta and New York are available for booking through us, as we are authorized travel agents for Delta Airlines as well.