Virgin Atlantic has launched a festive red version of its highly collectable salt and pepper shakers in its Upper Class cabin.
 
The sought after items, currently onboard in silver and black are named Wilbur and Orville and are shaped like mini planes. They are so coveted they even have 'Pinched from Virgin Atlantic' stamped onto the feet to try to discourage light fingered passengers.
 
Over the Christmas period, from December 21-26, the shakers will available onboard in the iconic Virgin Atlantic red. The airline is encouraging customers to pinch them and take them home to sit pride of place on the Christmas dinner table or gifted to that aviation enthusiast relative.
 
Mark Anderson, executive vice president customer at Virgin Atlantic, commented: “When we launched Wilbur and Orville over 15 years ago, we had no idea they’d become so iconic and loved by our customers. Although our cabin crew keep a close eye on them, thousands have been pinched over the years as customers like to take home a special memento of their Virgin Atlantic flight. This Christmas we’re shaking things up by introducing limited edition red sets of Wilbur and Orville on all flights, and expect to see them fly off the planes.” - TradeArabia News Service