Virgin Atlantic Adds Manchester Flights for Summer 2027, Drops Las Vegas

Virgin Atlantic is adding more flights from Manchester (MAN) next summer.

Starting in April 2027, flights to New York (JFK) will increase from daily to 10 weekly through October. Atlanta (ATL) gets the larger Airbus A350 all summer, plus up to 11 weekly flights from early June to mid-July. Orlando (MCO) will see up to 19 weekly flights in July and August.

To fly all of that, Virgin will base a fifth aircraft in Manchester from June through August. It's a 262-seat Airbus A330-900neo with Upper Class, Premium, and economy cabins.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the casualty. Virgin's seasonal Manchester–Las Vegas route won't return for summer 2027, and travelers already booked will be contacted about a full refund or alternative flights.

Andrew's Take

If you're headed to the north of England, a nonstop into Manchester beats connecting through Heathrow, and more New York and Atlanta flights should mean more chances at Flying Club award seats next summer.