Edinburgh Airport to get more Virgin Atlantic flights to popular US holiday spot
A top airline has announced that they will be increasing their number of flights between Edinburgh and a popular holiday destination in the United States.
Virgin Atlantic will be extending their summer seasonal route in 2026 and add 12 new rotations between the capital and Orlando, Florida to their current line-up.
It will mean that their summer route will run from April to the end of October, adding the equivalent of 5,000 seats to their service.
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Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: 'We know Orlando is a bit of a bucket-list destination, so this is fantastic news for families in Scotland who have long wanted to experience everything Florida has to offer.
'The additional frequencies offer more options to our passengers and makes it even easier to leave Edinburgh in the morning and be arguing with your family in a Florida rental car by dinner time!
'We're excited to see Virgin Atlantic grows its presence at Edinburgh Airport and is another show of confidence in the market and its home in Scotland.'
This expansion will see three flights a week from Edinburgh, further securing Edinburgh Airport as Virgin Atlantic's home in Scotland.
Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic, added: 'Orlando has long been one of Virgin Atlantic's top destinations, with thousands of Brits flocking to Florida every year for the warming climates and thrilling attractions, including the recent opening of Epic Universe.
" I'm delighted that our Scottish guests can soak up even more of the action with the extension of our Orlando flying programme this summer.'
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