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Monday 08 November 2021 2:34 pm  |  Updated:  Monday 08 November 2021 3:35 pm

Watch as first New York-bound BA and Virgin flights perform dual take off

By: Michiel Willems

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Two U.S. bound flights took off at the same time from London Heathrow airport today as US travel restrictions lifted to allow fully vaccinated travellers.

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