- Virgin Atlantic is suspending its seasonal Manchester to Las Vegas service for Summer 2027
- The airline will increase capacity on New York, Orlando and Atlanta routes
- Affected passengers are being contacted directly
- Schedule updates will be reflected in booking systems from 14 November 2026
- A fifth aircraft will be based at Manchester for summer 2027
Virgin Atlantic is suspending its seasonal Manchester to Las Vegas service for Summer 2027. Announced on 12 November 2026 the airline is reallocating that aircraft capacity to significantly expand its frequencies on three other major US routes from Manchester. Customers who already hold bookings on the Manchester to Las Vegas route for 2027 are being contacted directly by Virgin Atlantic or their travel agents.
Affected travellers can request an immediate full refund, depart from Manchester to New York JFK or Atlanta connecting onwards to Las Vegas via US partner Delta Air Lines or rebook onto Virgin Atlantic’s daily non-stop service to Las Vegas operating out of London Heathrow. Schedule updates will be fully reflected in booking systems from 14 November 2026.
Despite dropping Las Vegas Virgin Atlantic is basing a fifth aircraft, a 262-seat Airbus A330-900, at Manchester Airport during the peak summer months of June, July and August to support its busiest-ever summer schedule from the hub. New York JFK increases from daily to 10 flights per week from April to October 2027. Orlando ramps up to 19 flights per week during July and August 2027. Atlanta increases from daily to 11 flights per week between 5 June and 15/16 July with a larger Airbus A350 operating all summer.
