23 April 07

VIRGIN NIGERIA SET TO BEGIN OPERATIONS AT GATWICK NORTH TERMINAL

Lagos, Nigeria: 23 April 2007: In accordance with Virgin Nigeria's commitment towards meeting and surpassing customers' expectations, Virgin Nigeria today announces that its London operations at the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport will move to Zone B of the North Terminal.

Virgin Nigeria will commence full operations at Zone B of the North Terminal on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. The new terminal offers ease of connectivity across Europe and North America to the many transiting passengers aboard Virgin Nigeria services.

Announcing Virgin Nigeria's plans to start operations at the North Terminal, the Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Nigeria, Mr. Conrad Clifford said: "This is another significant improvement in customer experience for passengers travelling with Virgin Nigeria. Gatwick's North Terminal offers passengers convenience and flexibility with connections to over 200 destinations worldwide".

The North Terminal at London Gatwick airport was built with the passengers in mind as it is spacious, airy and modern with excellent facilities, offering passengers a quick and seamless journey through the airport.

Virgin Nigeria has been operating flights since November 2005, originating or terminating at the South Terminal of London Gatwick Airport.

About Virgin Nigeria:
Virgin Nigeria is the registered, fully private sector flag carrier of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, owned 51% by Nigerian Institutional shareholders and 49% by Virgin Atlantic.

The airline operates the following

intercontinental services:
Lagos to London: Daily
Johannesburg: Three times a week
 

Regional services:
Accra: Eleven times a week
Douala: Two times a week
Dakar: Two times a week

Domestic services:
Lagos - Abuja: Eight times daily
***Lagos - Owerri: Three times daily
***Lagos - Port Harcourt: Two times daily
Lagos - Kano:: Six times a week
Abuja - Kano: Six times a week
Lagos - Sokoto (via Abuja): Three times a week
Abuja - Sokoto: Three times a week
Lagos- Calabar: Six times a week

For reservations, call (01) 460 0505; (01) 271 1111; (09) 461 0505; (084) 460505

For all press enquiries, please contact: corporatecommunications@virginnigeria.com

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For media information in the UK please contact the Virgin Atlantic Press Office on 01293 747 373.