In October 2026, Virgin Atlantic will begin flying from London Heathrow to Phuket. It will be the second London link to the ever-popular Thai destination, coexisting with TUI Airways' offering from Gatwick. Thai Airways had nonstop Phuket-Heathrow service amid the pandemic in 2021/2022.
The announcement came days after Virgin began the first-ever service from Heathrow to Cancun . It was revealed shortly after the long-haul low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic launched two more Europe-Bangkok routes , with more starting soon. Like Virgin, it is seeking out places that provide decent winter opportunities.
Virgin Atlantic To Phuket
The UK operator will take off to Phuket on October 18, 2026. When it begins, it will be the first time the long-haul carrier has ever flown to South

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