Virtuoso Life - March/April 2008 - (Page 41) Ground Speed Virgin Atlantic aims to move passengers from limo to lounge in less than 10 minutes with its new Upper Class Wing at Heathrow’s Terminal 3. After a stop at check-in, which is modeled after a hotel lobby, firstclass flyers board an express elevator that whisks them to a dedicated security lane and the lounge beyond in what the airline claims is record time. EXPRESS LANE New Age relief in South Beach. STAR POWER Age of Aquarius “What’s your sign?” isn’t a pickup line at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, South Beach. It’s a customizing principle. Therapists formulate the new Astro Balance massage based on the astrological sign of clients, offering a choice of scents and corresponding treatment techniques for a psychic, as well as physical, tune-up. Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class Wing at Heathrow. BIG DEBUT King of the Skies The much-anticipated Airbus A380 has roared off the runway as the world’s largest aircraft. The 555-passenger plane made its debut with Singapore Airlines, which offers daily service between Singapore and Sydney and, soon, Singapore and London. Among its firsts: The A380 outfits private suites with 23-inch flatpanel televisions, double beds, and dinner served on Givenchy tableware. Businessclass seats fully recline, and even economy seats provide individual seatback televisions and generous legroom. Singapore Airlines’ A380s offer fliers private suites. MARCH | APRIL 2008 41
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