What a Teese: Virgin Atlantic celebrates ten years of flying to Vegas

21.06.10

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a one-off flying lady on a Boeing 747-400 aircraft in the iconic disguise of Dita Von Teese to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its London-Las Vegas direction.

The anniversary celebrations were kicked off by Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic and area famous burlesque performer Dita Von Teese. 

Commenting on the Las Vegas-inspired flying lady, Branson said: "Ten years of flights to the presentation capital of the world is a real milestone for Virgin Atlantic and decidedly worthy of celebrating - especially since there is no improve place to party!

"I am delighted to be here to appraise a write down this achievement and especially pleased to have Dita here to purloin lead these celebrations, unveiling the flying lady we have created in her cash.

"This if the first time that the flying lady has ever had a notable makeover and Dita is obviously the polish choice - I'm sure passengers will adulation it."

Dita Von Teese said: "It's visionary to be invited to mark this occasion. The pinup bird as aircraft "nose art" is a legendary part of aviation history, so it is amazing for me to see myself depicted on an aircraft!

Source: e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

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