Virgin Atlantic will now fly to Ghana’s Capital Accra

Three services per week from 24 May 2010
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading airlines will be launching flights between Heathrow and Accra, the capital of Ghana, from 24 May 2010. The airline plans to operate three services a week, subject to government approval, using an Airbus A340-300 aircraft with 240 seats onboard -34 Upper Class, 35 Premium Economy and 171 Economy.
Excited CEO Steve Ridgway of the airline which celebrated its 25 years last June, says that he is very delighted that Virgin are able to launch services to this fast growing and vibrant capital city with its historic links to Britain, thriving economy and growing oil and gas industry. Virgin Atlantic’s new services will bring much needed competition onto this route, breaking BA’s virtual monopoly. Nearly 200,000 people fly between London and Accra each year and our new services will give them more choice and better value for money.
Ghana is a beacon for economic success in West Africa, and with Africa showing greater economic resilience and growth than other global regions, we are thrilled that this will be our fifth route in Africa. We look forward to offering the best possible service to travellers between Ghana, the UK and the United States.”
The flights from London Heathrow Airport are expected to depart on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at 2230 and arrive in Accra at 0415. Return flights from Accra are expected to depart on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays from Kotoka International Airport at 1015 and will arrive at 1800 into London Heathrow Airport the same day except for Mondays when departures from Accra will be at 0805, arriving at London Heathrow at 1550
Flights will be timed to offer good connections to and from New York Newark. The launch fares are exciting too.
Economy - GBP223 (GBP449 inclusive of taxes)
Premium Economy - GBP559 (GBP849 inclusive of taxes)
Travel Period - 24MAY - 30JUN10 / 01OCT - 30NOV10
Sale Period - 2 weeks from date of launch
Flights will be operated on an Airbus A340-300 aircraft fitted with the Upper Class Suite. Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class Suite, consists of a reclining leather seat for take off, a place to sit and eat a three course meal opposite your partner, the longest fully flat bed in the world with a proper mattress for sleeping on, a private onboard bar to drink at with your friends – all at a price thousands of pounds less than other airlines’ First Class. Ghanaians and visitors to Ghana should be thrilled with the Upper Class experience also includes checking in at the Heathrow Upper Class Wing use of the award-winning Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse.
Virgin Atlantic offers a unique product for Premium Economy passengers with an ergonomically designed leather seat and many services like dedicated check-in and priority boarding which help to make the journey as seamless as possible. Virgin Atlantic’s Economy class continues to offer passengers value for money and added extras like seat back televisions for all passengers.