Virgin Atlantic has announced the relaunch of its daily flights between Accra and London Heathrow, which will begin in May 2025. This marks the airline’s return to this route for the first time since 2013, providing more competition and choice for travelers between Ghana and the UK.
The new service is set to meet the increasing demand for travel between Ghana and the UK, which hosts the third-largest Ghanaian diaspora globally. Passengers flying on the Accra-London route will also have access to Virgin Atlantic’s extensive US network, with onward connections to cities like New York, Boston, Washington DC, Miami, and Los Angeles.
The daily flights, starting on 1st May 2025, will be operated using a combination of Airbus A330-300 and A330-900neo aircraft. These planes will offer a range of cabin classes, including Upper Class, Premium, Economy Delight, Classic, and Light, along with an onboard social space. The route is also expected to serve as a significant cargo corridor, with the airline offering 30 tonnes of capacity per flight for goods like fresh produce between Ghana and key markets in the UK and US.
Virgin Atlantic, founded by Sir Richard Branson in 1984, is renowned for its innovation and exceptional customer service. As a member of the global SkyTeam alliance, the airline provides three cabin classes, each offering unique travel experiences. Passengers can enjoy complimentary food and drink, over 300 hours of in-flight entertainment, and a fully connected Wi-Fi fleet. Upper-Class passengers have access to fully flat beds, a private security channel at London Heathrow, and exclusive lounges such as the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and Revivals lounge.
The airline has consistently received recognition for its services. In 2024, Virgin Atlantic was named Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the eighth consecutive year and holds a five-star rating from SkyTrax.
Commenting on the relaunch, Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer of Virgin Atlantic, stated: “The UK is home to the third-largest Ghanaian diaspora in the world, and we see huge opportunities to connect friends, relatives, and businesses with our new service, as well as providing much-needed competition and choice on the Accra to London route. We look forward to launching in 2025 and reminding Ghanaians of the iconic Virgin Atlantic brand and award-winning experience, delivered by our amazing people.”
With its return to Ghana, Virgin Atlantic aims to strengthen its presence in West Africa and provide more travel options for passengers looking to connect between the UK, US, and Ghana. The new service is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and trade, enhancing economic ties between the two nations.
