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With immediate effect passengers looking for flights to Mumbai, India now have a route available with Virgin Atlantic, who have announced a code share agreement with Indian carrier Jet Airways. Flights will operate on Jet Airways aircraft and are twice daily.

A code sharing agreement like this will benefit Virgin Atlantic and Jet Airways passengers by offering more frequent flights and a smoother airport experience, especially for passengers travelling through the airport terminals to other worldwide destinations on the Virgin Atlantic network.

Mr Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, Chief Executive Officer, Jet Airways, commented in a recent press conference: “Jet Airways is delighted to enter into a code share with Virgin Atlantic.  The code share agreement between Virgin Atlantic and Jet Airways represents a significant step forward in strengthening the relationship between our two airlines.  The Mumbai – London route holds great potential and we were looking to enhance our presence on this route by means of a code share partnership with a carrier whose commitment to service and product quality closely mirrors our own.  In Virgin Atlantic, we believe we have found that partner. “

Virgin Atlantic operates a daily service between London Heathrow and Delhi departing London Heathrow at 22:00 arriving into Delhi at 11:00 and departing Delhi at 13:15 arriving into London Heathrow at 17:55.

Competition between UK travel firms is certainly starting to hot up, as they try and grab those Brits who are still looking for a cheap summer holiday abroad.

Monarch Airlines, part of Cosmos, are currently offering a sensational last minute deal to Majorca for 7 nights self-catering from an unbelievable £96.00 per person. Or perhaps you would prefer the Algarve, 7 nights self-catering from just £124.00 per person both departing in May.

Remember, these bargain deals include both your flight and you accommodation, and in some cases you also receive a return coach transfer to and from the airport.

If you are looking for a cheap, flight-only deal then Monarch Airlines may be a good place to start your search, as they offer very reasonable prices to European holiday hot spots and beyond. Their winter 09-10 timetable has now been released and flights are available from London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester and Birmingham.