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Virgin Atlantic to be official airline for England World Cup squad

16 Mar 2010

Virgin Atlantic has announced its role as the official airline for England's 2010 World Cup squad.

The carrier revealed that it will be providing the team with its own Airbus A340-600 plane, which will carry manager Fabio Capello, the 23-man squad and several key support staff.

A number of onboard amenities will be available to the passengers in Virgin Atlantic's upper class suite, including a state-of-the-art entertainment system and a menu specifically tailored to players' requirements.

The aircraft will fly direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg on 2 June, ahead of the start of the tournament on 11 June.

Sir Richard Branson, president of Virgin Atlantic, said: 'It is a great honour for Virgin Atlantic to be carrying the England team to Johannesburg.

'We are thrilled they have chosen to fly with Virgin Atlantic on our award-winning upper class suite and promise they will be looked after in style by our world-class cabin crew, so that when they arrive in Johannesburg they are fit and ready to take on the world.'

Ian Watmore, chief executive of the FA, described the partnership between the England team and Virgin Atlantic as a 'winning combination', adding: 'I hope that bodes well for the tournament.'

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