On 8 November, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic – fierce competitors on the U.S. market since 37 years – will simultaneously take-off runway’s 27L and 27R at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom destination New York JFK, U.S.
Both airlines are celebrating the reopening of the United States for international travelers after a drought of 600 days by deploying Airbus A350-1000s on the important route between London Heathrow and New York JFK.
Between 8:00 and 8:30 (UTC) *, the Airbus A350-1000 of Virgin Atlantic (G-VJAM) will take-off runway 27L will its sister aircraft (registered G-XWBG) of British Airways will depart on runway 27R.
For the occasion, British Airways will carry flight number BA0001, the former Concorde’s flagship flight number. Virgin Atlantic carries flight number VS3.
* take-off times vary according to different sources.
This post was published on 7 November 2021 23:09
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