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[Scottie Dog]

I would think that a lot is still work in progress.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Okay, so all 7 B744 are now at Manchester for decommissioning before being returned to the lessors.

I hear that 13 A330 will also be coming to MAN.

I'm unable to credit the photo as I found it 2nd hand, but here are all 7 B744s

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[dan9999]

Where will the best place to watch the virgin 747 take off on Thursday ?

 

[Scottie Dog]

Sorry Dan to be slow in replying. I don't know whether this is too late for you, and it depends if you have a car or not. I would suggest you try to get to the Southside - up from what use to be the Valley Lodge hotel (sorry I'm probably showing my age).
Hope that helps.

 

[dan9999]

Cheers is there any parking up there ?

 

[Scottie Dog]

Sorry Dan I'm afraid I'm rather out of touch with that side if the airport. Looking at Google maps if you head through the airport tunnels on the A538 you'll come to a roundabout just before the Airport Inn. First exit on left is Altrincham Rd and about 200yds up on the left there appears to be space for 2 or 3 cars (I think there's a gate to stop you going any further up the road.) Alternatively you may be able to park at the hotel itself.
Either way you'll need to walk up to the runway, but I seem to recall it's a well trotted path. Please ensure you take out anything that you take in - there a history of rubbish being left behind by people.
Try having a look at the "Announcements" page on Manchester Airport Spotters on Facebook and you'll find a little more info. You could try phoning the hotel and see if they're able to offer free parking as I assume they are probably closed to guests.

 

[dan9999]

Is the Virgin 747 not departed to Spain yet ?

 

[Scottie Dog]

Courtesy of AlphaFive on Facebook

The departure of G-VGAL on Friday has now been cancelled. There is currently no departure showing at all for this aircraft. When I see the new details I will post here.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Update from airlineroutes:

Manchester – Bridgetown eff 29MAR21 Increase from 3 weekly in S20 to 4 weekly, A330-200 operating
Manchester – Delhi Planned 3 weekly service cancelled (This route will not be offered as planned from late-October 2020)
Manchester – Los Angeles eff 28MAR21 A330-300 replaces A330-200 in S20, 3 weekly
Manchester – New York JFK eff 28MAR21 A330-300 replaces -200, 1 daily
Manchester – Orlando eff 28MAR21 12 weekly A330-200/-300 replaces 747-400/A330-300 in S20

 

[Land23R]

Thanks Scottie. I see there's no ATL listed which, considering the connections available from there, is a bit of a surprise. (unless it was already known ATL was being dropped and I'd missed it.). Anyway, it looks like 4 based a/c for MAN to operate that schedule.

 

[mullion]

Think ATL is a DL flight now

 

[Coathanger16]

Think ATL is a DL flight now

Boston was going to switch from Virgin to Delta, but I didn't think ATL was.

Obviously subject to change but flights are currently on sale on Virgin's website for Atlanta next April. Currently showing as daily A330 from 26MAR21 (3x weekly over Winter 20/21).

 

[mullion]

Yes thats right Doh!

 

[Land23R]

Boston was going to switch from Virgin to Delta, but I didn't think ATL was.

Obviously subject to change but flights are currently on sale on Virgin's website for Atlanta next April. Currently showing as daily A330 from 26MAR21 (3x weekly over Winter 20/21).

Also showing as operating October'20 for connections to MCO (as well as direct flights). Not checked frequencies but fares given so presumably bookable.

 

[Jerry]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274242811932610560

 

[Curious Pax]

According to a new update on the Virgin website here https://corporate.virginatlantic.com/global/en/media/press-releases/returnn-to-flying.html Manchester to Orlando restarts on 24th August and Barbados in October.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Today's update from Airlineroutes:

Manchester – Orlando eff 24AUG20 1 daily A330-300 (Selected dates operated by 787-9 for the week of 24AUG20)
VS075 MAN1000 – 1400MCO 333 D
VS076 MCO1710 – 0615+1MAN 333 6
VS076 MCO1720 – 0625+1MAN 333 x16
VS076 MCO1840 – 0745+1MAN 333 1

 

[marni1971]

Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic finalises £1.2bn rescue deal

Sir Richard Branson's airline pulls off the "impossible" to secure a £1.2bn deal to head off collapse.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Scottie Dog]

Courtesy of Airlineroutes
Virgin Atlantic moves Manchester – Orlando service resumption to Oct 2020
Posted 20 August 2020 02:00

Virgin Atlantic in recent schedule update delayed planned Manchester – Orlando service. Initially scheduled to resume on 24AUG20, the airline will be resuming this route on 06OCT20. For the remainder of summer 2020 season, the airline will operate Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, 4 times weekly.

VS075 MAN1000 – 1400MCO 789 x135
VS076 MCO1815 – 0720+1MAN 789 x135

 

[marni1971]

Virgin Atlantic wins backing for £1.2bn rescue deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53908474