Virgin boosts Heathrow beauty services

Passengers flying Upper Class with Virgin Atlantic to and from Heathrow Airport can now make use of a greater range of beauty therapy services.

The airline has announced that it is to scrap its inflight beauty offerings and expand its range based in the Heathrow Clubhouse lounge.

Treatments at the facility look set to increase by 70 per cent as a result, while spa facilities will continue to be offered in the airline's other Clubhouses.

"We continually review and adapt the product we are investing in to ensure it reflects what is most valued by our customers," commented Lyell Strambi, chief operating officer at Virgin Atlantic.

"As a result of the review, we are increasing the number of beauty therapists working at the Heathrow Clubhouse."

The carrier unveiled its new Clubhouse facility in Boston in March. The £1 million lounge includes a library and business centre, a living area, a brasserie and a deli.

Other Clubhouses are located at Gatwick Airport, as well as both JFK and Newark airports in New York and hubs in Washington, San Francisco, Johannesburg, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

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