VIRGIN ATLANTIC ANNOUNCES START DATE FOR DUBAI
Virgin Atlantic - 14 Jul 2005

Virgin Atlantic Airways is delighted to announce a launch date of 27 March 2006 for its new Dubai service. The direct flight between Heathrow and Dubai will operate four days a week from 27 March 2006, increasing to five days a week from 1 May and daily from 1 June.

Flights to Dubai will depart from Heathrow at 20.10, arriving into Dubai International Airport at 06.20 the following morning. Return flights depart Dubai at 15:00, arriving into Heathrow at 19.30 the same day.

The service will be operated by an Airbus A340.