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Virgin Atlantic Chooses Volvo For Its Quality, Comfort and Style

27 March 2006

Volvo is pleased to announce a new three-year contract to supply premium luxury cars to the chauffeur service¹ Virgin Atlantic offers its Upper Class passengers in the UK.

The Virgin Atlantic fleet, operated by Tristar Worldwide Chauffeur Services, will primarily be made up of the Volvo V70 estate and the all-new S80 saloon, including the option of Volvo's Bi-Fuel and XC90 models, to offer the ultimate in Scandinavian luxury and style to Virgin Atlantic Upper Class customers as they enjoy chauffeured transport to and from the airport. 

Sir Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Atlantic commented:

"We are delighted to continue to work with Volvo, who have exceeded our expectations over the years when it comes to offering a high quality of comfort and style for our Upper Class passengers. Volvo and Virgin Atlantic share many core values, with both organisations having passenger safety and innovation as a cornerstone. We also believe that our passengers will appreciate being picked up by the latest Swedish models!"

Ian Rendle, Volvo Car UK's corporate sales manager said:

"We are all delighted that Virgin Atlantic has again recognised the quality, comfort and reliability of its fleet of hard-working Volvo V70 estate and S80 saloon models and for its appreciation of our shared values. We're also pleased that we will be able to give Virgin's Upper Class passengers the opportunity to experience the luxury and desirability of the Volvo range."

1. Virgin Atlantic chauffer drive service for Upper Class passengers includes transfers to and from the airport and also includes a Drive Thru Check In service at both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. This provides a dedicated area where the cars are met by check-in agents who security profile the passengers, take any luggage and issue boarding passes without the passengers needing to leave the comfort of the Volvo. The Upper Class passengers are then dropped off at the departures level. Further details available from www.virginatlantic.com or the Volvo Atlantic press office: 01293 747373.

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