Virgin Atlantic Expands Bengaluru Service: More 787 Flights to India’s Tech Hub

  Inside the announcement  
According to Travel Daily Media and Travel Gossip, Virgin Atlantic launched its Bengaluru service in March 2024 and has quickly scaled up operations. The airline now positions India as its second-largest international market after the US, with double-daily flights to Delhi and Mumbai already in place. The Bengaluru route caters to both business and leisure travelers, offering premium cabins and seamless domestic connections via IndiGo.  

Notable updates  
Route expansion: Bengaluru–London Heathrow flights increasing from 7 to 11 per week between January–March 2026  
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium, and 192 Economy seats with social space  
Market context: India now Virgin Atlantic’s largest growth market outside the US  
Partnerships: IndiGo tie-up provides onward connectivity to 33 Indian destinations  
Competitive landscape: Virgin joins British Airways and other European carriers at Kempegowda International Airport  

Major takeaway  
Virgin Atlantic’s Bengaluru expansion highlights India’s rising global aviation profile. By boosting connectivity to London and leveraging partnerships, the airline is tapping into strong demand from tech professionals, business travelers, and tourists, reinforcing Bengaluru’s status as a global hub.  

Sources: Travel Daily Media, Travel Gossip