Virgin Atlantic Pulls Out of China, Axes Heathrow-Shanghai Route

Virgin Atlantic Pulls Out of China, Axes Heathrow-Shanghai Route

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. is suspending flights between London Heathrow and Shanghai from October, abandoning the only route it operates to China because of the high cost associated with avoiding Russian air space.

Virgin Atlantic Exits China, Cancels 787 Operated London-Shanghai Flights

Virgin Atlantic Cancels Shanghai Flights, Gives Up On Far East

Virgin Atlantic is discontinuing flights between London and Shanghai, representing the carrier's last route to the Far East.