Virgin Atlantic to fly to South America for the first time

Virgin Atlantic will be launching flights between London Heathrow and São Paulo, Brazil in 2020. Flying daily between London Heathrow and São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport, the 11 hr 55 min flight is Virgin Atlantic’s first foray into the South American continent. The airline will operate a Boeing 787 aircraft with Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class, Premium and Economy Delight, Classic and Light offering. Brazil’s position of being the number one import and export country in South America will also make São Paulo a popular cargo route. With multiple tonnes of capacity each day, Virgin Atlantic expects to carry regular shipments