Virgin Atlantic resumes Las Vegas route from Manchester Airport

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will relaunch a direct connection between Manchester Airport and Las Vegas, making the Northern Gateway the only UK airport outside London with a direct link to the West Coast of the United States.

The route will resume from 2nd June 2024, restoring this link not only for holidaymakers heading to Las Vegas and landmarks like the Grand Canyon, but for onward business and leisure travel to the West Coast cities of San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles.

Flights will operate on Virgin Atlantic’s newest Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and add to the routes to Orlando, New York and Atlanta already available through Virgin Atlantic at Manchester Airport.

Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director of Manchester Airport, said:

“It’s hugely exciting to see the return of Virgin Atlantic’s direct service to Las Vegas, which has always been one of our most popular long-haul routes.

“As the UK’s Global Gateway in the North, it’s great to work with airline partners like Virgin Atlantic to connect the region directly to as many destinations around the globe as possible.

“I am sure this service will be really popular with passengers and we look forward to continuing our work with Virgin Atlantic to further grow its route network from its Northern home in Manchester in the years to come.”

Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Offer, Virgin Atlantic, said:

“We’re thrilled to announce that we have re-introduced Las Vegas to our portfolio of destinations flying from Manchester, our home in the north.

“This new service will not only complement our existing flying to New York, Orlando, Atlanta and Barbados from Manchester but will be the only US West Coast flight available from the north west, offering customers the opportunity to fly direct.”

“We can’t wait to welcome customers onboard our newest aircraft offering them an incredible travel experience, delivered by our wonderful people.”

Philip Cox, Chief Executive, Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership, said:

“This is welcome news for Cheshire and Warrington as these regular flights between Manchester and Las Vegas will bring exciting investment and tourism opportunities amid our unflinching ambition as an LEP to make the sub-region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive and growing economy in the country. Transport and connectivity are central to the region’s success.

“We’re looking forward to seeing even more visitors enjoying our exciting and evolving tourism product and the cavalcade of attractions ranging from Chester Zoo to Jodrell Bank.

“The new flights will also bolster trade opportunities and enhance the already fantastic reputation of the Cheshire Science Corridor as an internationally renowned science and technology cluster focused on life sciences, net zero, nuclear and high value manufacturing and home to world class businesses, research and talent.”