Virgin Atlantic Launches New Seasonal Non-Stop Service to Phuket
TAT Newsroom
Key summary
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Virgin Atlantic flight VS214 at Phuket International Airport on October 19, 2026, marking the start of a new seasonal non-stop route from London Heathrow. Operating three times weekly during the 2026–2027 UK winter season until March 26, 2027, the service aims to convert flight capacity into high-value tourism under TAT's strategic directions. The inaugural flight departed London on October 18 with all 258 seats occupied, attended by Thai Ambassador Mr Nadhavathna Krishnamra and Virgin Atlantic representatives at a send-off event featuring Thai classical dance. The route complements existing UK–Thailand connections, with the UK ranking among Thailand's top five tourism revenue markets, generating 74,515 million Baht in 2025 alone. A joint marketing campaign between TAT's London Office and Virgin Atlantic generated 9,079 bookings and over 5.41 million audience exposures for late 2026 and early 2027.
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