Delta and Virgin Atlantic are returning to their home at London Heathrow Terminal 3, which has been closed for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on July 15. Delta is operating nonstop services to Heathrow from both Atlanta and New York-JFK, however U.S. entry restrictions for non-essential travelers from the U.K. still apply. Virgin Atlantic destinations including Antigua, Barbados, Grenada and Israel are all classified as “Green” on the Government's travel list, which means customers are not required to quarantine on their return.
Corneel Koster, Chief Customer and Operating Officer, said: “We're delighted to finally be back on our home turf and I know our teams can't wait to warmly welcome our customers to Terminal 3, as they return to the skies in style, as they fly safe and well with Virgin Atlantic.
“Whilst it's a constructive step that many of our customers can imminently enjoy our much-loved facilities, the Government still needs to recognize the U.S. as a “Green” destination. Whilst travel between the U.K. and U.S. is closed, £23 million in economic value each day is restricted. We urge the U.K. Government to move the U.S. to the U.K.'s ‘Green list' and for the Biden administration to repeal the 212F proclamation for U.K. travelers.”
