Airport News
Virgin nets check-in honours
Fri, 11 Jan, 2008
Virgin Atlantic picked up the Fastest Airport Check-In award at a ceremony organised by the fashion, design and travel magazine Wallpaper on Wednesday.
The honour was for the airline's new Upper Class Wing at London Heathrow Airport, which is designed to allow business class passengers to get through security and be seated in the Clubhouse lounge with a drink within minutes of arriving to catch their flight.
Virgin Atlantic's chief executive Steve Ridgway said he was as thrilled about the award as business class passengers were with the service.
"Since the Upper Class Wing opened in November, our upper class passengers have been bowled over by how quickly they can get through to our Clubhouse from arriving at the airport," he explained.
One passenger managed to get through check-in and security in just three minutes, Mr Ridgway added.
Meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to upgrade its in-flight Meditainment service to include a new Total Relaxation experience using both audio effects and on-screen visuals.