Ring in the New Year With Travel to London on Virgin Atlantic

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic Airways is beginning the New Year with hot new Economy sale fares from the U.S. to London with rates from $265* (each way based on R/T -- taxes, fees, restrictions apply) bookable now through January 12. There is no better time to visit London as the city gears up to host some of the most exciting events in 2012.

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Economy sale fares to London include:

*All fares are each way, based on R/T. Taxes, fees, restrictions apply.

Please visit http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/us/en/ideas-lowestfares/lowest-fares/usa-special-offers.html for further information on these sale fares.

About Virgin Atlantic Airways

Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, was founded in 1984, and currently has 40 aircraft in its fleet. Virgin Atlantic offers service from 10 US cities to London and onto a range of long-haul destinations worldwide. From its main base at London Heathrow and Gatwick, Virgin Atlantic services destinations as far apart as Las Vegas, Tokyo, Delhi, Boston and Shanghai. Even with Virgin Atlantic's continued growth, the service still remains customer driven with an emphasis on value for money, quality, fun and innovation ensuring flying Virgin Atlantic is always an event. Pioneering many air travel innovations, Virgin Atlantic received a number of 2010 travel trade awards including: Global Traveler's "Best Airline for Premium Economy Class," Business Traveler's "Best Premium Economy Class in the World" and "Best Airport Clubs/Lounges." For the fourth consecutive year, Virgin Atlantic received Travel Weekly's "Best International Airline." To book travel please contact 1-800-862-8621. For additional information, visit www.virgin-atlantic.com.

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