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Virgin Atlantic launches fast-track check in for premium passengers

Virgin Atlantic will open fast-track check-in and an security channel exclusively for premium passengers at Heathrow on November 2.

It promises to speed passengers from limousine to lounge through its new Upper Class Wing at Terminal 3 in 10 minutes.

Business-class passengers choosing not to use Virgin’s limousine service ill access the wing via a private lift from the carrier’s Upper Class check-in.

The airline plans an advertising campaign with the slogan “limo to lounge in 10 minutes” from next week.

Chief executive Steve Ridgway said: “Business travellers have had a pretty torrid time getting through Heathrow, but we believe this is unique. At last, they can speed through Terminal 3 in minutes.”

Virgin Atlantic will also unveil a revamped check-in area for economy and premium economy passengers in December, promising banks of self-service machines and bag-drop desks.

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