Virgin Atlantic to fly to coughet

[Mattg]

Virgin Atlantic will commence HKT-LHR flights 3x weekly from 18 October 2026. A seasonal route running during the northern winter period.

https://corporate.virginatlantic.co...gin-atlantic-launches-flights-to-coughet.html

A bit of a way off yet, but what's interesting about this is that it's a Velocity partner airline. In theory, assuming VS releases seats, you might be able to book Premium Economy or Business ("Upper Class") seats using Velocity points.

Combined with a cheap Jetstar Business ticket from SYD or MEL to HKT and a Thailand stopover, this probably wouldn't be a terrible way to get to London.

 

[jase05]

this probably wouldn't be a terrible way to get to London.

Unless it’s on one of their horrible J configured type!
Flew on on of their ex A330’s recently and one of the worst J products I’ve flown it.
I dare say VS will send their rubbish to HKT unfortunately

 

[aikman]

On a practical level, only suitable for those who want to stop over in coughet, in both directions, given the schedules are not complementary.

 

[SYD]

Unless it’s on one of their horrible J configured type!
Flew on on of their ex A330’s recently and one of the worst J products I’ve flown it.
I dare say VS will send their rubbish to HKT unfortunately

The presser says it'll be the 789. So yes, a form of "Coffin" class. Their A35x have reverse herringbone seats.

VS Boeing 787-9 - AeroLOPA | Detailed aircraft seat plans

Hola > Virgin Atlantic > Boeing 787-9The Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 is configured 31J 35W 192M, and features UCS3 Upper Class flat beds

www.aerolopa.com

On a practical level, only suitable for those who want to stop over in coughet, in both directions, given the schedules are not complementary.

But probably better than CGK for a stopover in both directions (and no $50 eVOA).