| Flight number | Route | Departs | Arrives | Frequency | Aircraft |
| VS0231 | LHR – AUS | 11:35 | 17:10 | 4 per week Monday, Wednesday ,Friday, Sunday (Exception of 6 -12 Feb operating 3 per week, Mon, Wed, Sun) |
789 |
| VS0232 | AUS– LHR | 18:35 | 09:40 | 4 per week Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday (Exception of 6 -12 Feb operating 3 per week, Mon, Wed, Sun) |
789 |
Austin
Big city, big heart, big adventures
They say everything’s bigger in Texas. Of course, the state itself is huge – you could fit the UK into Texas almost three times – but the saying rings true for so much more as well. From steaks to hairstyles, road trips to skyscrapers, be prepared to be wowed by the sheer size of it all. Arriving in Austin, you’ll find huge personality, with so many sides to discover. The live music, the art, the outdoorsy adventures, the food and craft beer, the sport, the rise of the tech industry – it’s a city buzzing with expectation.
When in Texas, you absolutely have to get some barbecue. And Austin has some of the best joints in the state. Prepare to tuck into ribs, brisket and pie – oh my – and much more at Franklin’s Barbecue or Salt Lick BBQ. Texas’ proximity to the Mexican border means some great Tex-Mex eats - in true Lone Star style, Texas took Mexican food and put its own spin on it, creating some unique (and delicious) dishes along the way. The most famous? Queso. This melty, cheesey, chilli dip with tortilla chips is a must-try, so in Austin head to local spots like Magnolia Café, Taco Deli and Torchy’s Tacos and get scooping.
To work off all that delicious food – and take advantage of the fantastic Texan summer sunshine – there are plenty of outdoor adventures to be had in Austin and beyond. Head to Lady Bird Lake, where you can bike around the edges, or head out on the water on a paddleboard or kayak. Further afield, there are swimming holes all over the state to cool off in – and for something a bit different, travel to Monahans Sandhills State Park and try sandboarding.
With the hotly-contested title of Live Music Capital of the World, your visit to Austin has to include a gig. There’s a proud musical heritage here, and in the city that gave us Janis Joplin and Willie Nelson, you’ll find anything from hip hop to honky tonk any night of the week. The Red River District is packed with great spots, including Stubbs BBQ, where you can feast on proper Texan barbecue while you enjoy the bands.
Winter Schedule - from now until 24 March 2023
Summer Schedule - from 26 March until 28 October 2023
| Flight number | Route | Departs | Arrives | Frequency | Aircraft |
| VS0231 | LHR – AUS | 12:30 | 16:45 | 4 per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday (Exception of: 1 May – 9 July & 11 Sept – 28 Oct operating daily Mon to Fri. 4 Sept – 10 Sept operating 6 per week Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun |
789 |
| VS0232 | AUS– LHR | 18:50 | 10:10 | 4 per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday (Exception of: 1 May – 9 July & 11 Sept – 27 Sept operating daily) Mon – Fri. 4 Sept – 10 Sept operating 6 per week Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 28 Oct operating only one flight on Sat. (09:10 arrival) |
789 |
And, we’ve got all of America covered
With 12 direct services between London Heathrow and the US, it doesn’t matter if your customer is travelling for business or pleasure, we, along with our friends at Delta Air Lines have all corners covered.
With direct Virgin Atlantic flights between London Heathrow and Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa or Washington DC your customers can travel to one of the 50 states in style.
Proudly, we are focused on servicing the destinations our mutual customers want and love, so have increased our services to and from New York, San Francisco, and Atlanta and are now flying daily to and from Seattle and Washington.
In May we launched our new direct service to and from London Heathrow and Austin, Texas four times a week. And most recently we started a new daily service to and from London Heathrow and Tampa, Florida.
Onboard, customers will find everything they need to make travel a pleasure. There’s WiFi, plenty of space to work, inseat charging, and even exclusive social spaces in Upper Class to chat to colleagues, family and friends, or spread out a bit. Of course, if they want to relax, we’re great at that too – with fantastic food and drink, hours of entertainment, and lie-flat suites. This can all be enjoyed with the peace of mind, that they have chosen to travel with the youngest, greenest fleet in the sky.
Alongside our partner Delta Air Lines we provide an expansive network including over 200 gateways in the US. This industry-leading partnership offers rewarding opportunities, luxurious travel experiences and helpful tools for seamless connections on both sides of the Atlantic.
Find out more about our destinations and onboard experience here.