Virgin Atlantic said on Friday that it would end its route between Austin and London in January.
When Virgin Atlantic launched its nonstop London route, it offered four flights from Austin each week.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAustin airport officials, in a statement, thanked Virgin Atlantic and indicated that they hoped to see the airline return in the future.
"AUS is grateful to the incredible Virgin Atlantic team for launching this ambitious route," the statement read.
Virgin Atlantic may be axing its London route from Austin, but British Airways remains, connecting the two cities with nonstop flights.
Persons:
—, Virgin Atlantic, Juha Järvinen
Organizations:
Virgin, Service, Virgin Atlantic, Heathrow Airport, Austin, Bergstrom International Airport, Washington Post, British Airways
Locations:
Austin, London, Texas, United States, Miami