Flights had been due to get under way on 29 March. However, Virgin has deferred the launch to its winter season, with the inaugural now fixed for 5 October.
“As with airlines around the world, Virgin Atlantic is feeling the impact of Covid-19 and seeing a fall in customer demand for travel,” said the carrier in a statement.
“We are taking appropriate measures and focusing efforts on ensuring the airline is in a robust position to weather the storm, minimising the impact of the virus on Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays.
