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Virgin Atlantic celebrates launch of flights at Hartsfield-Jackson

Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson waves to the crowd after stepping off the airline's first Boeing 787 aircraft Friday at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

The new Virgin Atlantic service that starts Sunday will be on an Airbus A330 between Atlanta and London Heathrow.

Seats feature a video screen and extra leg room.

Virgin Atlantic is the first carrier to take advantage of the airport’s new flight incentive program.

The airport will waive Virgin Atlantic’s landing fees for the first year, which could be worth more than $600,000 a year.

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Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson waves to the crowd after stepping off the airline's first Boeing 787 aircraft Friday at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

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