British airline, Virgin Atlantic,  proudly marks a significant milestone as it celebrates 25 years of direct service to Barbados.

Celebrating a remarkable milestone

In a grand celebration coinciding with World Tourism Day, the official 25th-anniversary flight arrived at Grantley Adams International Airport with none other than the visionary owner of Virgin Atlantic, Sir Richard Branson, on board. The arrival was met with a warm and festive welcome led by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley and the Chair of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI), Shelly Williams.

To commemorate this achievement, a special press conference was held on Tuesday, September 26th at Sea Breeze Hotel, which was attended by key representatives from both Virgin Atlantic and BTMI.

Facilitating regional travel

Barbados and Virgin Atlantic’s relationship began in 1998, which has consistently strengthened over the last two decades. Throughout the years, they have seen an increase in capacity and provision of new fleets which has helped in making Barbados a travel hub for the Eastern Caribbean. 

Fostering long-lasting partnerships

The airline provides year-round daily services to Barbados from London, Heathrow with a capacity of 264 seats and an upper-class capacity that has increased from 16 seats to 31 seats. The airline also offers flights three times weekly from Manchester.

Virgin Atlantic and BTMI have consistently worked together to promote Barbados as a premier tourist destination, offering travellers world-class service, picturesque landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. As the celebration continues, both organizations are excited about the future and the opportunities that lie ahead.