VIRGIN ATLANTIC TO SPONSOR ASIAN POP AWARDS

Virgin Atlantic is supporting the Asian Pop Awards on the 23 September - the most sought after awards by Asian musicians and artistes. Virgin Atlantic is supporting the event in recognition of India becoming ‘Virgin Territory’ this year with the launch of twice weekly non-stop scheduled services between London and Delhi.

Sir Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Atlantic Airways said:

“As most people know, I’ve had a life-long interest in popular music. It has also been my long-held ambition to see Virgin fly between London and Delhi. Supporting these awards gives us the chance to celebrate both the best of Asian Pop music and the best of flying experiences”.

This year’s event is being held at Birmingham’s International Conference Centre and will be attended by the movers and shakers of the Asian community.

Notes

Virgin Atlantic Airways began flying weekly non-stop between London Heathrow and Delhi through a codeshare agreement with Air India on 5 July. The flights are operated by a Boeing 747 aircraft and depart London Heathrow on Wednesdays, Fridays at approximately 22.30 arriving in Delhi at approximately 11.35 the next day.

The return flights depart Delhi on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays at approximately 14.05, arriving at Heathrow at approximately 18.25. These are days on which Air India does not operate services.