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Virgin Atlantic Will Not Install 'Kisses' Urinals at JFK Clubhouse
NORWALK, Conn., March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic recently opened
its new Clubhouse at JFK's state-of-the-art Terminal 4. As one of the more
quirky features of the lounge, the airline had planned to install two unique
"Kisses" urinals in the Clubhouse restroom, designed by a Dutch-based company,
Bathroom Mania. In response to the public's concerns about the design, the
airline has decided not to move forward with the installation of these urinals
in the bathroom.
John Riordan, Vice President of Customer Services, said:
"Everyone at Virgin Atlantic was very sorry to hear of people's concerns
about the design of the "Kisses" urinals to be fitted into our clubhouse at
JFK airport. We can assure everyone who complained to us that no offence was
ever intended."
"The urinals were intended to be one of the more fun and quirky features
of the new JFK Clubhouse, a project overseen by Virgin's in-house design team
led by two female designers. The urinals themselves were the idea of a female
designer and we were therefore surprised by the reaction."
"However, Virgin Atlantic always aims to listen to our passengers and the
general public and as a result we will not install the urinals in the bathroom
at our new JFK clubhouse."
For further information please call the Virgin Atlantic press office at
203 750 2570 or visit virginatlantic.com.
SOURCE Virgin Atlantic
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_895589.html
Virgin Atlantic Will Not Install 'Kisses' Urinals at JFK Clubhouse
NORWALK, Conn., March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic recently opened
its new Clubhouse at JFK's state-of-the-art Terminal 4. As one of the more
quirky features of the lounge, the airline had planned to install two unique
"Kisses" urinals in the Clubhouse restroom, designed by a Dutch-based company,
Bathroom Mania. In response to the public's concerns about the design, the
airline has decided not to move forward with the installation of these urinals
in the bathroom.
John Riordan, Vice President of Customer Services, said:
"Everyone at Virgin Atlantic was very sorry to hear of people's concerns
about the design of the "Kisses" urinals to be fitted into our clubhouse at
JFK airport. We can assure everyone who complained to us that no offence was
ever intended."
"The urinals were intended to be one of the more fun and quirky features
of the new JFK Clubhouse, a project overseen by Virgin's in-house design team
led by two female designers. The urinals themselves were the idea of a female
designer and we were therefore surprised by the reaction."
"However, Virgin Atlantic always aims to listen to our passengers and the
general public and as a result we will not install the urinals in the bathroom
at our new JFK clubhouse."
For further information please call the Virgin Atlantic press office at
203 750 2570 or visit virginatlantic.com.
SOURCE Virgin Atlantic
