Virgin Atlantic with flying taxi in Britain – 80-minute journey will be reduced to 8 – passengers will travel at speeds of 320 km/h

If you're a tired Londoner, the idea of ​​an eight-minute journey from Heathrow to Canary Wharf might sound too good to be true.

But it is set to become a reality, with the launch of a flying taxi service in the UK, the Telegraph reports.

Virgin Atlantic has joined forces with Joby Aviation in a partnership that aims to offer “non-stop, zero-emission, short-haul flights across the UK”.

The futuristic electric air taxis are designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers, and can reach impressive speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour.

This means the journey between Heathrow and Canary Wharf – which currently takes around 80 minutes by taxi – could be reduced to just eight minutes.

“As a leader in sustainability and with innovation firmly in our DNA, we are delighted to partner with Joby to bring zero-emission short-haul flights to airports and cities across the UK,” said Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic.

"Our strategic partnership combines Joby's expertise in design, engineering and technology with Virgin Atlantic's brand strength and award-winning customer experience. We look forward to working together to bring Joby's service to the UK and deliver greater connectivity for our customers," added Weiss.

However, over time, this network could extend to towns and communities across Britain.

A map of the 'London Hub' network shows how customers will be able to make journeys from London and its airports to Birmingham, Norwich, Portsmouth, Brighton, Canterbury, Cambridge, Oxford and Reading.

Meanwhile, the 'Manchester Hub' will operate across Manchester, Manchester Airport, Liverpool, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, York and Hull.

Unfortunately, the timeline for distribution remains unclear, as does the price.

However, Joby says it expects to offer prices that are 'comparable to existing premium ride-sharing options on the ground at launch.'

The news comes shortly after a £235 flying car that can fly over traffic jams was unveiled to the world.

Alef Aeronautics' futuristic vehicle can drive like a normal car on the road. However, it is also packed with propellers on the hood and trunk that allow it to take off at any time to jump the queue./Telegraph/