Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce that passengers who are travelling in Virgin Atlantic�s Upper Class cabin on Christmas Eve (arriving on Christmas Day) will find a stocking full of traditional Christmas goodies at the end of their beds when they wake up. In addition all passengers can enjoy a full Christmas dinner when travelling over the festive period.

The stockings will include an Ozwald Boateng keyring, Silver Virgin Atlantic pen, Bombay Sapphire miniatures, Molton Brown warming eucalyptus bath and shower therapy, Limited Edition Winter Warmer Tic Tacs, Ferrero Rocher, candy canes, chocolate coins and a 200ml bottle of Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne. Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Atlantic, commented:

�Many people need to travel long distances to see their families and friends and we are delighted to offer them some festivities onboard to get them in the mood for Christmas! I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!�

Virgin Atlantic will also be offering all passengers traditional Christmas dinners on all flights between 14th and 26th December 2005. This will include traditional turkey, stuffing, roast potatoes, sprouts, carrots and gravy followed by cranberry bread and butter pudding served with champagne clotted cream.

For further information please contact the Virgin Atlantic Press Office on 01293 747373 or log onto www.virginatlantic.com