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Virgin Atlantic 'offering 40-minute Heathrow check-in'

24 Sep 2008

Virgin Atlantic claims that it can now offer a check-in time of 40 minutes to its upper class passengers catching flights from London Heathrow Terminal 3.

This achievement means that Virgin Atlantic now offers the fastest journey through an airport in the UK – reportedly quicker than its rival British Airways' offering at Terminal 5.

A number of developments have taken place at Terminal 3 to make the development possible, including Virgin Atlantic's investment in an upper class wing and private security channel.

Chief executive Steve Ridgway said: 'The introduction of this new check-in time at Heathrow allows our upper class passengers to spend even less time at the airport – offering them flexibility in their travel plans whether they are heading off on a business trip or just running late after a busy day in the office.

'From arriving at the airport and checking in – passengers can be relaxing in their upper class suite as their long-haul flight departs within 40 minutes.'

British Airways has been focusing on its own operations at Heathrow this month, recently opening a dedicated check-in area for business class customers at Terminal 5.

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