Virgin Atlantic has been named the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, ending British Airways’ 20-year hold on the role.
Under the agreement, Sir Richard Branson’s carrier will fly athletes and support staff from both teams to and from the Games, which take place in less than two years’ time. Virgin Atlantic Holidays has also been named official holiday partner and will offer fans curated trips to California for the Olympics.
British Airways had held the official airline partnership since the Beijing 2008 Games. Team GB’s own announcement of the Tokyo 2020 renewal described that deal as BA’s fourth consecutive Games as official airline for Team GB and ParalympicsGB. That period coincided with the most successful eras in the history of both teams.
According to ParalympicsGB, the partnership covers the two years leading up to the Games. Virgin Atlantic operates three daily flights between London and Los Angeles, and the airline has committed to tailored airport check-in support, additional baggage provisions and specialist handling for sporting and accessibility equipment.
Virgin Atlantic will also take part in team announcements and in celebrations marking the athletes’ return to the UK, which ParalympicsGB described as red carpet Welcome Home events.
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