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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Airline adds more flights between Edinburgh and Orlando
It means next summer the service will operate from April to the end of October, with up to three flights per week, marking further growth for Virgin Atlantic at Edinburgh Airport, its home in Scotland. 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. READ MORE: '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.' Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic, commented: '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
Travel Daily News
2 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Virgin Atlantic adds more flights between Edinburgh and Orlando for 2026
Virgin Atlantic adds twelve more Edinburgh-Orlando flights for summer 2026, offering nearly 5,000 extra seats and expanded travel options. Passengers looking to go on the holiday of a lifetime will now have more options as more flights are added between Edinburgh and Orlando for 2026. Virgin Atlantic will extend is current summer seasonal route next year by adding an additional twelve rotations – the equivalent of almost 5,000 seats. It means next summer the service will operate from April to the end of October, with up to three flights per week, marking further growth for Virgin Atlantic at Edinburgh Airport, its home in Scotland. 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.' Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic, commented: '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.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Major airline reveals more flights and holidays to theme-park capital of the world from Scotland
More Scots will be able to jet off direct thanks to an added 5,000 seats ORLAND-GO Major airline reveals more flights and holidays to theme-park capital of the world from Scotland Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTS looking to go on the holiday of a lifetime to the theme-park capital of the world are welcoming news that there will be more direct flights next year. Virgin Atlantic have announced they are extending their summer seasonal route from Edinburgh and Orlando for 2026. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 DOWNTOWN SKYLINE LAKE EOLA PARK ORLANDO Credit: Alamy 5 Virgin will increase its flights from Edinburgh to Orlando for summer 2026 Credit: Alamy The award-wining airline is adding an additional twelve return flights to Florida – the equivalent of almost 5,000 seats. Next summer Virgin will fly between the two cities up to three times a week from April to the end of October, instead of the two weekly services this summer. It further marks growth for Virgin Atlantic at Edinburgh Airport, its home in Scotland. And it comes just as Orlando's first new theme park in a quarter of a century Epic Universe opened at Universal Orlando resort. Universal's incredible new Epic Universe is home to five brand new hyper-immersive worlds themed on legendary franchises with rides, shows, and experiences. It features The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, and Celestial Park. The new Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, is right next door and features its own private entrance to the park. 5 Epic Universe's Nintendo world Credit: Supplied 5 The Stardust Racers dual-launch coaster at Universal's new Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Credit: EPA 5 Epic Universe and the new Helios hotel Credit: Supplied Holidaymakers can also visit Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, Walt Disney World Resort, Legoland, Peppa Pig world and Seaworld and much, much more. Orlando has hundreds of hotels to choose from as well as thousands of villas, houses and condos. 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. I was one of the first people in the world to visit Universal's new mega theme park – one attraction took my breath away '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.' Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic, commented: '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.' Currently Virgin fly to Orlando on Wednesdays at 2.30pm and Saturdays at 1.05pm. Return flights leave Orlando on Wednesday;s at 8.50pm and at 7.35pm on Saturdays. The new flights will take off on Thursdays from June 4-July 9 and September 17-October 22 in 2026 at 3.35pm, returning from Orlando at 10.20pm, arriving back into Edinburgh at 11.25am the next day.
The Independent
2 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Heathrow airport: Terminal 3 evacuated because of ‘suspicious item'
Thousands of airline passengers face travel disruption after a key terminal at London Heathrow airport was evacuated. A suspicious item is believed to have been found in a passenger's baggage in Terminal 3, with travellers told to leave the building. Police and emergency services are dealing with the incident. Terminal 3 is the London home of many major airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Qantas. British Airways also has a substantial operation to and from the terminal. It is not clear whether the item was found during the security search or in the arrivals area. No official communication has yet been made, except for the Heathrow Express rail service – which uses a station beneath Terminal 3. The train operator said: 'Some Heathrow Express trains to and from Heathrow Airport are currently delayed. Please allow extra time for your journey. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.' The Piccadilly Line of the London Underground is next to Terminal 2, some distance from Terminal 3. The circumstances appear similar to the closure of South Terminal at Gatwick in November 2024 following a suspicious item being identified in a passenger's bag during the security search. On that occasion the traveller and the item were later allowed to travel, but tens of thousands of passengers faced disruption with the terminal closed. During the afternoon Heathrow Terminal 3 is normally busy with many departures to the Gulf, Asia and North America. Under air passengers' rights rules, if a flight is cancelled for any reason – including a bomb scare – the airline is obliged to get the traveller to their destination as soon as possible. Until that is achieved, the airlne must provide meals and accommodation as appropriate.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
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. READ MORE: Edinburgh police 'in riot gear' swoop on quiet street in ongoing incident READ MORE: Edinburgh filming for '90s classic movie remake takes over Portobello beach 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.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages
