Not even boundless volumes of ecommerce could save Virgin Atlantic’s Shanghai route, as higher costs put an end to the carrier’s Chinese aspirations.
From 26 October, Virgin Atlantic Cargo will no longer operate to Shanghai, a city it has served since 1999.
A spokesperson said that, after “careful consideration”, Virgin had had to take this “difficult decision”.
It added: “Significant challenges and complexities on this route have contributed to the commercial decision to …
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