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Manchester-Heatrow route: Branson obtains his short-haul business

London, United Kingdom - "IAG will hand over 14 slots"

Great victory for Virgin Atlantic. After controversies on the alleged monopoly of IAG over the Manchester-Heatrow route, is making good on its promise to enter the UK domestic market by launching thrice daily flights from London Heathrow to Manchester airport next spring (AVIONEWS). According to press reports, "Though the regulator ultimately disagreed, it moved to allay monopoly fears by ordering...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1144602

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
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