What a marvelous dinner party story. I only thought that kind of thing happend on trains. Of course that would never have happend on Virgin!!

I think I would try the subtle black-mail route. Write to the airline saying how shocked and offended you were, but don't ASK for anything. BUT DO mention that you have a journalist friend who is interested in writing an article about your experience for a major paper.

And then sit back and enjoy your comp flight to Maui (First Class of Course).

At the time I think I'd have been tempted to confront the guy with something like:

- I have a colleague who always says first class is full of w**kers, now I know it's true.

- Cum fly with me, takes on a whole new meaning.

- I usually do that at the airport.

MF


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