Upper Class fare to New York for as little as £1099.

Virgin Atlantic, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, today announced that it has launched an amazing Upper Class seat sale to many of its destinations. The fares, which include price reductions of up to 40%, are available to cities such as New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Miami, San Francisco & Los Angeles, Delhi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Tokyo, Dubai, Lagos & Nairobi as well as many Caribbean destinations. The fares will be available for sale from 9 January until 27 January 2009 for travel on selected dates up to September 2009.

* Depending on departure date
All fares are inclusive of pre-paid passenger taxes, fees, charges and surcharges (subject to change). Terms and conditions apply.

Steve Ridgway, Chief Executive, Virgin Atlantic, said:

"As a leading global airline, we have a responsibility to help pump-prime the economy. These lower Upper Class fares will enable small and medium-sized businesses in particular to do deals and meet contacts around the world and help get the global economy moving again."

The Virgin Atlantic Upper Class ticket includes dedicated check in at all airports (Upper Class Wing private security corridor at Heathrow), invitation to Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses, priority boarding at all airports, the Upper Class Suite onboard - the longest flat bed in business class, an onboard bar, Freedom menu and award winning inflight entertainment.

For further information, please contact the Virgin Atlantic press office e on 01293 747 373.

About Virgin Atlantic

• Virgin Atlantic is one of the world's leading long-haul airlines.
• It flies to 30 destinations worldwide from its main base at London Heathrow and London Gatwick.
• There are 38 aircraft in its fleet, comprising 747-400s, A340-600s and A340-300s.
• Sir Richard Branson is the President of Virgin Atlantic; Steve Ridgway is the Chief Executive.
• In 2007, Virgin Atlantic carried around 6 million passengers.