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Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss recently traveled to Mumbai as part of a trade mission alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Business Secretary Peter Kyle. The visit was aimed at supporting the airline's continued growth in India and highlighting its role in the upcoming UK-India trade deal.
Weiss used LinkedIn to announce his participation in the trip, describing India as a rapidly transforming market. He stated, "The world’s fourth-largest economy is rapidly transforming and the opportunity in India is huge. As a premium British flag carrier we’re ready to support economic growth unlocked by the £4.8bn UK-India Trade Deal, connecting businesses, tourists, families and cargo. It's an honor to be part of the visit, especially as 2025 marks Virgin Atlantic’s 25th year of flying to India."
Virgin Atlantic is celebrating 25 years of operations in India, which has become its third-largest market outside the United Kingdom and the United States. The airline currently offers five daily nonstop flights to Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Its partnership with IndiGo allows connections to 36 additional Indian cities.
