Starting on Wednesday 3rd August, it will operate the flights on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays using an Airbus A321F operated by Titan Airways.
28 tons of capacity will be available per flight, transporting goods including e-commerce which are currently transported by trucks.
Steve Buckerfield, Head of Cargo Sales at Virgin Atlantic Cargo, says, “We are very excited to bring this new dedicated all-cargo service, connecting our customers in Billund and the wider Scandinavian Region with Virgin Atlantic’s extensive route network via London Heathrow. We will be targeting urgent pharmaceutical, automotive and perishable cargoes destined for the USA, Africa, Israel and the Indian Subcontinent.”
Jan Hessellund, CEO of Billund Airport, adds, “As a result of some good route development and great performance in our cargo centre, Billund Airport is once again chosen by an air freight operator. Virgin Atlantic Cargo is a large, recognised airline that will support the Danish e-commerce exports to the American market. We look forward to welcoming them.”