Delta and Virgin announce new routes between the US and UK for 2017

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic yesterday announced changes to summer 2017 schedules, in a drive to improve their joint network between the US and the UK.

For Delta Air Lines, the move sees the addition of three new services, launching next year.

Initially, the airline will add a second London Heathrow to Detroit service as of March 26, 2017. This new flight replaces Virgin Atlantic’s daily Detroit to London Heathrow service. A new four times a week seasonal service from London Heathrow to Portland will then begin on May 26, 2017, which is to be the first between this US West Coast city and London. The day prior, on May 25, the airline will initiate a third London Heathrow to Atlanta frequency, taking over the second daily service currently operated by Virgin Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic will continue to operate one daily London Heathrow to Atlanta service.

For Virgin Atlantic changes will also be taking place next year. Beginning March 26, 2017, the airline will start flying daily service between London Heathrow and Seattle, replacing the one currently operated by Delta. Additionally, a daily nonstop service between Manchester and New York JFK will commence May 25 next year, replacing the one currently operated by Delta. Delta will then resume this service for the winter 2017.