Glass Bottomed Planes by Virgin

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http://blog.virgin-atlantic.com/t5/Our-Experience/Virgin-Atlantic-Launches-World-s-First-Ever-Glass-Bottomed-Plane/ba-p/6096



This is a deadly idea. Some might be put off though.

Check today's date...

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For those on phones...


Virgin Atlantic Launches World's First-Ever Glass-Bottomed Plane
by Maxine 3 hours ago - last edited 3 hours ago


As you may have seen in the national press, after nearly 30 years of providing the ultimate long-haul flying experience, Virgin Atlantic and our founder Richard Branson are once again flying in the face of ordinary by announcing the creation of a world first in aircraft innovation. This technological innovation coincides with the start of our first ever domestic service, Little Red.

Today we've announced that our world-class engineering crew have been secretly working on the design and production of the world's first-ever glass-bottomed plane, created to ensure passengers can enjoy both an unparalleled flying experience, as well as a selection of stunning landscapes from the comfort of their seats.

The new aircraft will offer every passenger the chance of a bird's eye view with an extra special opportunity to look down on the beautiful scenery of Great Britain as they fly.

The project has been personally funded by Richard Branson and overseen by Virgin Atlantic's own Innovation team, who have been hard at work on this top secret project for several years. Richard set himself a personal goal to change the face of flying forever when he started Virgin Atlantic Airways in 1984 and this is one of many in the long line of aviation breakthroughs.



The service will be open for bookings shortly and if it proves popular there are plans to explore options for adding a glass-bottomed plane on routes to long-haul travel destinations too.

The aircraft will look identical to the standard Airbus A320 that is currently being used on Little Red's domestic routes, but will have a clear strip made from aviation-standard glass in place of the traditional aisle. This ensures the aisle in the plane's underbelly is completely see through, allowing passengers to look down directly as the plane makes its journey through the sky.

Cabin crew will also be specially trained to assist with any fliers who may be nervous travelling on the innovative aircraft. As an alternative, those anxious fliers are urged to book onto the two other daily flights from Heathrow to Aberdeen running as part of Little Red's scheduled timetable.

"I'm thrilled to announce that Virgin has created another world-first with the introduction of the technology required to produce the world's first glass-bottomed plane," said Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic founder and president. "In 1984 we started the wonderful airline that is Virgin Atlantic Airways. I am incredibly proud of yet another aviation breakthrough which has been years in the making. I can't wait to experience the first flight for myself with my family and other natural born explorers."

"I have asked the rest of the Virgin companies to get on board and support my latest quest to help us support the new domestic Scottish flight path. This really is a team effort from all corners of Virgin.



"2012 was a year of celebrating what is brilliant about Great Britain and I'm excited that in 2013 we are continuing this uplifting spirit by developing an experience that will enable Little Red passengers to appreciate the beauty of the British landscape. And with an unrivalled view of Scotland I hope this gives Scottish tourism an even bigger boost.

To see the entire Virgin group activity to support the glass-bottomed plane and further information on this exciting announcement, please visit www.virgin.com/richard-branson/blog.

Virgin Atlantic Little Red is our new UK domestic service, offering great value, full service multiple daily flights between London and Manchester, London and Aberdeen and London and Edinburgh. Little Red flights can be booked now, bringing you closer to all our destinations.

Mint Sauce

LOL!!

That's a good one

happy_head

You know what date it is, right? although this would be so cool!

Grayditch

Glass Bottom Planes,
You make the rockin' world go roooooound.

Chop Chop

happy_head wrote: »

You know what date it is, right? although this would be so cool!

Jesus the April fool stuff is getting out of hand. Just like google and their "google nose"

Peregrine

Nice to see EI Little Reds in April Fool's jokes already

Nothing from Ryanair as of yet, probably announce something similar to "childless planes" few years back.

Lapin

Nimrod 7 wrote: »

Nothing from Ryanair as of yet......

Good to see Ryanair launching their long awaited transatlantic service using their newly acquired Boeing 747 (pictured below).

The USA has never been closer !

Flights from Dublin and Shannon to New York (Ottawa South) are available from €99 return. Fishing gear, children and golf bags are carried in the hold for just €10 if checked in as extra baggage !!!

Peregrine

Haha seen it before, brilliantly photoshopped. I think it was a BA 747 that landed in Ireland due to heavy snow and closed airports in Britain.

flazio

OK Glass bottom isn't going to happen, but a camera facing down, like the tail camera on the A380 miht be a cool option on the screen.

PCPhoto

flazio wrote: »

OK Glass bottom isn't going to happen, but a camera facing down, like the tail camera on the A380 miht be a cool option on the screen.

have seen that on a number of planes - its not as exciting as it sounds.

Peregrine

flazio wrote: »

OK Glass bottom isn't going to happen, but a camera facing down, like the tail camera on the A380 miht be a cool option on the screen.

EK 777s have them iirc

novarock

I like the Aerlingus attempt..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z08ovi2vcSY

Amirani

Nimrod 7 wrote: »

EK 777s have them iirc

Yeah they do.

tricky D

Nimrod 7 wrote: »

Haha seen it before, brilliantly photoshopped. I think it was a BA 747 that landed in Ireland due to heavy snow and closed airports in Britain.

Damn right on that!

Orig: http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg255/trickydky/aviation/ryanair-jumbo.jpg

Lapin

tricky D wrote: »

Damn right on that!

Orig: http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg255/trickydky/aviation/ryanair-jumbo.jpg

Ah there you are !

I couldn't remember who posted the image originally to acknowledge it, even after a trawl through the forum.

I was expecting whoever did it to turn up! Hope you didn't mind me using it yesterday. It was too good to resist.

tricky D

No prob at all.

Orig post from big snow 2 years ago: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=69760081&postcount=1379