Virgin Atlantic 'flying high'

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it is "flying high" this winter following its recent success at the British Travel Awards and with a number of new services to be launched soon.

The airline was named the best provider of economy class services, business class products and long-haul flights.

Steve Ridgway, chief executive of Virgin Atlantic, described the awards success as "an amazing achievement".

He added: "The travellers that voted clearly love flying with us whether they are in upper class or economy which is a tribute to our people, our innovative products and high standards in customer service."

The airline will soon expand its range of services in the far east when it launches a new flight from Heathrow Airport to Hong Kong.

A second daily flight on this route will double the airline's capacity from December 4th and offer improved connections to Australia.

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