Virgin Atlantic launches new round-the-world fare

Virgin Global East flies passengers from Heathrow to Hong Kong and then to Sydney with Virgin Atlantic, from Sydney to Los Angeles with V Australia, returning from Los Angeles to London with Virgin Atlantic.

Virgin Global West takes passengers from London Heathrow to Los Angeles with Virgin Atlantic, then to Sydney with V Australia, from Sydney to Hong Kong and back to London with Virgin Atlantic.

A special launch fare of £1,239, including taxes and charges.

The company is currently celebrating its 25th year of operation, which is being marked by Sir Richard Branson, president of Virgin Atlantic, travelling around the world in eight days.