Virgin Atlantic operates winter cargo flights to Brussels

Virgin Atlantic is reviving a seasonal cargo service between London Heathrow and Brussels this winter, aiming to support increased demand for freight movements during the peak shipping period.

Running from October 27, 2024, through March 29, 2025, the route will be served by Virgin’s Airbus A330-300 and A350-1000 aircraft, each with a cargo capacity of up to 50 tonnes per flight.

The carrier operated cargo flights to the Belgian capital at the height of the Covid pandemic.

The new winter service will streamline the transport of time-sensitive goods such as perishables and pharmaceuticals, which are typically moved by truck from Heathrow to European hubs, Virgin said.

Juha Jarvinen, chief commercial officer, said: “During the winter period, we will operate services to Brussels, a destination we are familiar with having flown there successfully during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“This new service will transport a range of goods including perishables and pharmaceuticals, offering fast connections for our customers between Brussels and the wider European region and Virgin Atlantic’s extensive route network via London Heathrow.”