VX entertains delayed pax
Jun 10, 2008 | 2:23 pm
#1
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VX entertains delayed pax
This is so Virgin:
This makes me think that perhaps they should integrate Virgin Casino with Red?? Oh wait, aren't online casino's illegal in the USA? I wonder if it would be ok on a flight to LAS?
Why this may be of interest to is that the Virgin America gate crew has begun entertaining the crowd with games of craps and three-card monte, both with loud play-by-play over the PA system.
http://gawker.com/tag/marketing/?i=3...-entertain-you
http://gawker.com/tag/marketing/?i=3...-entertain-you
Jun 10, 2008 | 5:34 pm
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With a few exceptions, the people waiting for their flight are not amused.
Jun 11, 2008 | 10:39 am
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Yeah, I have only seen the one report so far... I guess you can't believe everything you read on Google News 
-- It is a little hard to believe they had a craps table just sitting around the gate area..
-- It is a little hard to believe they had a craps table just sitting around the gate area..
Last edited by nermaljcat; Jun 11, 2008 at 10:45 am
Jun 11, 2008 | 11:17 am
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FYI - VX encourages it's gate agents to create memorable experiences while guests are waiting for their flight, so anything is possible.
Jun 11, 2008 | 11:19 am
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I can tell you what did happen on Sunday at SEA for my slightly delayed (20 minutes) SEA-LAX flight. The gate agents held a paper airplane contest, and the winner was awarded a free drink/movie coupon.
I'm not totally sure how I feel about shenanigans at the gate, but the staff were certainly a refreshing change from the usual dour airline employees. ^
I'm not totally sure how I feel about shenanigans at the gate, but the staff were certainly a refreshing change from the usual dour airline employees. ^