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Virgin Atlantic launches first nonstop Heathrow–Phuket service with Boeing 787s

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Virgin Atlantic began nonstop flights between London Heathrow and Phuket on Oct. 18, 2026, creating the first direct link between the airport and the Thai destination. The airline is deploying Boeing 787s on the route.

Discovered 2026-10-19T04:19:25.418176-07:00 | 2026-10-19T04:19:25.418176-07:00

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  • The new service establishes a direct Heathrow–Phuket connection, adding a nonstop option for travel between the UK hub and a major Thai leisure destination.
  • Boeing 787 deployment shows Virgin Atlantic is using its widebody fleet to serve the route; the article provides no frequency or capacity details.

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