Sir Richard Branson has touched down in Toronto to mark Virgin Atlantic’s return to Canada, launching a brand-new direct service between London Heathrow and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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Virgin AtlanticSir Richard Branson has touched down in Toronto to mark Virgin Atlantic’s return to Canada, launching a brand-new direct service between London Heathrow and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
The airline’s first Canadian route since 2014 will connect London to Toronto, Canada’s financial and cultural centre. Operating on a Boeing 787-9, the new daily service is expected to carry over 165,000 customers annually, while also offering up to 20 tonnes of cargo capacity for high-tech goods and e-commerce.
Virgin Atlantic’s return supports its growing transatlantic presence, building on recent expansion in India to now offer seamless one-stop connections via London Heathrow to key Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, with an average transit time of just 1 hour and 20 minutes. Customers can also connect effortlessly to Johannesburg, Lagos, Tel Aviv, and Beirut via codeshare and interline partnerships.
The new service will also offer greater connections within Canada as part of an expanded codeshare partnership with WestJet. The two airlines will be conveniently co-located at Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 3, allowing customers to connect through Toronto to 13 destinations across Canada, including Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Ottawa with loyalty programme benefits across Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and WestJet Rewards expected to launch later this year.
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The launch also strengthens Virgin Atlantic’s Joint Venture with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM, who together operate over 100 flights per week between Europe and seven Canadian gateways, reinforcing transatlantic choice and flexibility for customers.
Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic and Founder of Virgin Group said:
“Canada, we’ve missed you! It’s been more than a decade, but we’re back and here to do it properly. I’m delighted to see Virgin Atlantic’s return to Toronto, a city with so much spirit and energy. With our incredible crew, exceptional service, and a strong network of partners, we can’t wait to welcome customers onboard.”
Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be back in Canada. We’ve long wanted to return – and this time, we’re here to stay. Toronto is not only a thriving financial hub, but also a gateway to one of the most vibrant and diverse countries in the world. With our strong transatlantic focus, expanded connectivity to India, and exciting new partnership with WestJet, the timing couldn’t be better.”
John Weatherill, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, WestJet, added:
“We are proud to welcome Virgin Atlantic back to Canada! Through our expanded partnership, together we are able to deliver unmatched value and convenience to our guests. With our co-location at Toronto-Pearson Terminal 3 our guests can enjoy a smooth journey on one ticket with through baggage check-in across both of our networks, connecting all of Canada with Virgin Atlantic’s global network to London and beyond.”
Route facts
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Aircraft type |
Boeing 787 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium Economy, 192 Economy seats |
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Current route frequency |
Daily |
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Flight timings and flight number |
LHR – YYZ – VS148 – 17.10 / 20:30 YYZ – LHR – VS149– 22:20 / 10:30 (next day arrival)
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First flight |
30 March 2025 |
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Fares |
Fares from the UK start from £391 Economy, £881 Premium, and £1,809 Upper Class, while roundtrip fares departing Toronto start from CAD $1,101 Economy, CAD $2,516 Premium, and CAD $3,739 Upper Class |
Source: virgin
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