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Virgin Airlines to launch California-to-Toronto service

Posted by Derek Flack / April 20, 2010

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Earlier today Virgin America announced on Twitter that it has selected Toronto as its first international destination. Starting June 23, the airline will offer flights from Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport to Pearson.

The exciting part: one-way fares to Pearson will start at $212, substantially cheaper than Air Canada's current rates.

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Lizz / April 20, 2010 at 01:13 pm

Thoroughly excited for this.

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DS / April 20, 2010 at 02:01 pm

Am I remembering incorrectly, or did Virgin try this before in the past?

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Julie / April 20, 2010 at 08:04 pm

As a San Francisco-area resident who travels to TO every year, I'm thrilled about this!

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MOI / April 21, 2010 at 11:13 am

YABBA DABBA!

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Darryl / April 21, 2010 at 07:10 pm

They were about to launch then 9/11 happened.

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