How did one person inspire an entire airline to do a good deed?

The publication Travel and Leisure reports that Virgin Atlantic on New Year’s Eve decided to transfer the oldest passengers from economy class to first.

Carrier was encouraged to do this good work. The story of a passenger who gave up his seat in first class to an 88-year-old woman.

Until January 1, 2020, aged passengers on Virgin Atlantic flights will be able to receive a gift from the company - free upgrade class - with a ticket to economy class to move to a comfortable seat in the class above.

The company admitted that it was inspired by an incident that occurred in mid-December during one of the flights. Then a first-class passenger, flying with his family on a flight London - New York, switched seats with an elderly passenger Violet.

Later, the flight attendant wrote about this case on social networks, and Virgin Atlantic learned about it. All older passengers can fly first class.

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