Charity fundraisers can take advantage of special fares on Virgin Atlantic thanks to a new initiative set up by the airline, its fundraising website virginmoneygiving.com and travel management company Key Travel.

Ticket holders are also able to change or cancel their flights. They are also given an allowance of two pieces of free baggage plus an item of sports equipment at no extra charge.

Jo Barnett, executive director at Virgin Money Giving, says: “Overseas fundraising events have gained in popularity over the past decade and we are really pleased to be able to help those setting out to raise money for charity by taking on these extraordinary challenges.

“By offering such great discounts we hope that more people will be tempted to fundraise, and look at new and exciting ways to do so. There has been a real growth in overseas events, with a seven per cent increase in finisher numbers in US marathons alone, and more and more people are keen to challenge themselves and raise money for good causes.”

Steve Summers, chief executive officer at Key Travel, said: “We are delighted to be able to support fundraisers get the most out of their challenges and to the ultimate benefit of their chosen charities.”

The deals are open to fundraisers and up to three people accompanying them.

Fundraisers must fill in a Key Travel enquiry form.

Key Travel will donate £5 to the fundraisers’ Virgin Money Giving page once tickets are booked and the final payment made.

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