Virgin Atlantic unveils its revolutionary Upper Class Suite in India

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) Virgin Atlantic Airways today set a new benchmark in the Indian aviation industry with the launch of its Upper Class suite in India.

In keeping with its tradition as the industry innovator, Virgin Atlantic has introduced its revolutionary product on its daily flights on the Mumbai-London-Mumbai and Delhi-London-Delhi routes.

The Upper Class suite offers the largest fully-flat business class bed in the industry.

Talking to reporters, Virgin Atlantic General Manager (India) Joe Thompson told reporters, ''The Upper Class suite represents the return of glamour and luxury to long-haul flying. We are delighted to introduce the Upper Class suite which has been a winner with our passengers worldwide.'' He added, ''By charging the same as other airlines' business class products, we are delivering true value for money to our passengers. This launch reaffirms our commitment to the Indian market and demonstrates our focus on customer satisfaction through product innovation.'' He said he was confident of winning a larger share of business and first class travel markets with the Upper Class suite. ''It will be popular with both corporate and leisure travelers," said Mr Thompson.

The Upper Class suite offers a comfortable reclining leather seat for take-off and coverts into a full-flat bed with a proper mattress for sleeping at the touch of a button. This is all in addition to the existing features of Virgin Atlantic's upper class, which includes an onboard bar to chill out with friends or colleagues, a relaxing massage at 35,000 feet and a chauffer-driver pick-up and drop service for easy travel to and from the airport.

Mr Thompson said, ''The Upper Class suite is available on all flights to New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Boston, Washington, Miami, Johannesburg, Shanghai, Las Vegas, Orlando, Caribbean, Dubai and now also on all flights to Delhi and Mumbai.'' UNI JM KU SKB1518