News / Surprise meets Virgin Atlantic Cargo's 'bizarre' daily cargo flight to Brussels

Today’s decision by Virgin Atlantic Cargo to put on daily widebody cargo–only flights between London and Brussels has been met with surprise by the industry. 

The service will be on A330-300s and A350-1000s, with a 50-tonne cargo capacity. It is focused on time-critical goods, such as perishables and pharmaceuticals, said the carrier, “which today are transported from Heathrow Airport to European hubs by truck services”.

It will operate from Sunday, 27 October to 29 March. 

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