Virgin Atlantic A350 lands at Stansted on NFL charter from Indianapolis

Based on · First reported 2 Oct 2026

Virgin Atlantic operated flight VS632 with an Airbus A350‑1000 (registration G‑VTEA) from Indianapolis International Airport to London Stansted, landing after a six‑hour‑forty‑nine‑minute flight that departed at 9:13 PM the previous night. The service was a rare charter linked to the NFL London Series featuring the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders. The aircraft, a 6.2‑year‑old jet nicknamed “Rosie Lee,” will reposition to London Heathrow at 11:30 AM to resume its regular schedule.
The charter highlights Virgin Atlantic’s occasional use of its long‑range fleet for special events, providing direct transatlantic capacity for sports fans traveling to the United Kingdom. Repositioning the aircraft to Heathrow ensures it returns to its standard route network without extended downtime.

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