Virgin Atlantic Airways: Ask Ruby
Get a lot more room, service, and goodies for a little more cash? The recent refresh of Virgin Atlantic Airways’ Premium Economy service is poised to revolutionize air travel, and passengers have plenty of questions. We’ve enlisted Ruby, a veteran Virgin Atlantic crew member and seasoned member of the jet set, to answer their most urgent correspondence.
Ruby,
Premium Economy newbie here and I have to say something strange happened to me on my last flight. I leaned back on my wonderful leather seat, munching on a truly scrumptious meal on actual china, enjoying fabulous service from a dedicated cabin crew and suddenly it hit me: this was an in-flight paradise! I couldn’t dream of ever leaving the plane! But I’ve wanted to go to Britain for so long. Can you explain?
Thanks,
Perplexed in Peoria
Dear Perplexed,
Lucky for you, the doctor is in! You’ve got a condition common to those flying with Virgin Atlantic Airways, especially for the first time. It’s called Disembarkaphobia, and it’s not cause for alarm. The treatment is simple: when you’re tempted to stay on the plane, enjoying complimentary cocktails and your personal entertainment system, just remember there is literally thousands of years of history waiting for you just outside the plane. Not to mention London’s fabulous nightlife, and don’t even get me started on the shopping! I mean, Kate Moss for Topshop, hello? My final Rx for your condition: hair of the dog, of course—Virgin has such great fares to London, you can learn to live with, and even love, your Disembarkaphobia.
xoxo,
Ruby
Dear Ruby,
About my last trip to Britain, there is good news and bad news. The good news: I booked a flight in Premium Economy for myself and my husband, thinking that by getting a good rest on the flight we would be ready for a marathon day of sightseeing. But once we got on the plane I found out that my personal entertainment system allowed for a marathon of my favorite romantic comedies! How could I refuse six hours of Hugh, Drew and that blonde girl who’s always in the tabloids? I’m in a bit of a pickle, Ruby. My husband loves to sightsee and slept like a log through the whole flight! How do I recover enough to see all the London sights?
Sincerely,
Harried in Harrisburg
Dear Harried,
Two words for you: power nap. When you can’t have quantity, go for quality. Strap on some soothing tunes courtesy of Virgin Atlantic Airways, stretch out on your spacious leather seat, sip some herbal tea, and you’ll be getting quality z’s in no time at all. There’s no better way to arrive fresh as a daisy than with some shut-eye, that’s what I always say. And if that doesn’t work, tell dear hubby to slow down!
xoxo,
Ruby
Hiya Ruby,
I’ve got something of an embarrassing problem. You see, I’ve always hated flying, being squeezed in cheek by jowl with a mass of humanity, being forced to make small talk with a little old lady practically sitting on my lap. However, after flying Premium Economy for the first time, I have to say that all that extra space, well, it made me feel a bit…lonely. Can you help?
Thanks,
Lonely in Lawrenceville
Dear Lonelyhearts,
Have no fear! As some famous smart guy once said: “No man is an island.” Just because Virgin Atlantic Airways provides a complimentary set of earplugs and eye mask doesn’t mean you need to block out the world. It’s time to expand your horizons, even if that means, yes, actually smiling and being friendly, Grouchy Gus! You can close the gap between you and your row-mate by simply saying “hello?” or “come here often?” If you run out of conversational options, be sure to ask which of the innumerable channels of entertainment is his or her favorite. Good luck and happy flying!
xoxo,
Ruby
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