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TAT celebrates the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s inaugural flight from London Heathrow to Phuket

TAT celebrated Virgin Atlantic's inaugural London Heathrow–Phuket flight, enhancing UK-Phuket access and encouraging longer stays and regional exploration.

TAT celebrates the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s inaugural flight from London Heathrow to Phuket

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently celebrated the launch of Virgin Atlantic's first flight from London Heathrow to Phuket. This marks the start of a new travel route with three weekly services planned for the winter season of 2026-2027. The partnership between TAT and Virgin Atlantic includes a comprehensive marketing campaign, which has successfully generated 9,079 bookings.

This initiative aims to boost tourism between the UK and southern Thailand by making the region more accessible for UK travelers. The increased flight frequency is expected to encourage longer visitor stays and higher spending, as well as stimulate exploration of other destinations in southern Thailand.

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