Virgin plans Ghana service

     Virgin Atlantic is planning to launch a new service between Heathrow and Accra, the capital of Ghana, from 24 May 2010. 
     The airline plans to operate three services a week, subject to government approval, using an Airbus A340-300 aircraft with 240 seats onboard -34 Upper Class, 35 Premium Economy and 171 Economy. 
     Steve Ridgway, chief executive of Virgin Atlantic, said: “We are delighted that we are able to launch services to this fast growing and vibrant capital city with its historic links to Britain, thriving economy and growing oil and gas industry.  Nearly 200,000 people fly between London and Accra each year and our new services will give them more choice and better value for money.
    “Ghana is a beacon for economic success in West Africa, and with Africa showing greater economic resilience and growth than other global regions, we are thrilled that this will be our fifth route in Africa.  We look forward to offering the best possible service to travellers between Ghana, the UK and the United States,” he said.
    The London-Accra route is currently served by British Airways and Ghana Airways. The new Virgin service will operate from Terminal 3.