Sir Richard Branson and Drake pose in front of "Air Drake" to celebrate Virgin America's first international flight to Toronto at Toronto Pearson International Airport on June 29, 2010 in Toronto, Canada.
The California-based airline marked the launch of its first international city and set it sights on its next destinations. The airline toasted its new Toronto service on a celebrated flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson onboard the LAX to SFO leg, and via WiFi at 35,000 feet over the California coast, they announced the airline's intent to serve a new destination: Mexico. Upon touchdown, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom welcomed Sir Richard, the Governor and other guests. The SFO to YYZ flight then continued on to cross the border in style with Drake, the Toronto native and Grammy nominated recording artist, who hosted a mile high party en route.
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