Virgin Atlantic is today (June 15, 2011) celebrating 25 years of flying between London and Miami. Flights between the two cities launched in 1986 as Virgin Atlanticâs second ever route after New York. Since launch the airline has carried around 4.5 million passengers on the route contributing over $7.4bn to the Miami tourism economy. Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic and Sarah Harding from Girls Aloud on the wing of flight VS005 after landing at Miami, marking the 25th anniversary are joined by cabin crew (L-R) Victoria Lewis (US Flag) and Jessica Butler (with the Union jack). Miami, Florida, USA. June 15, 2011. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Virgin Atlantic is today (June 15, 2011) celebrating 25 years of flying between London and Miami. Flights between the two cities launched in 1986 as Virgin Atlanticâs second ever route after New York. Since launch the airline has carried around 4.5 million passengers on the route contributing over $7.4bn to the Miami tourism economy. Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic and Sarah Harding from Girls Aloud on the wing of flight VS005 after landing at Miami, marking the 25th anniversary are joined by cabin crew (L-R) Victoria Lewis (US Flag) and Jessica Butler (with the Union jack). Miami, Florida, USA. June 15, 2011. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
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