/Wilbur & Orville are most stolen
AN airline has revealed which items are most often pinched during flights.
Virgin Atlantic says that its iconic salt and pepper shakers, which can be found in its Upper Class cabins, top the list of items most likely to be pilfered by passengers.
The sought after items, currently on board in silver and black, are named Wilbur and Orville and are shaped like mini planes.
They are so coveted they have ‘Pinched from Virgin Atlantic’ stamped onto the feet to try to discourage light-fingered passengers. They’ve even been found on eBay selling for £20 a pair. But over Christmas, the airline actually encouraged passengers to help themselves to a limited edition set of shakers, which were designed in a festive red colour and available on flights during the festive period.
Mark Anderson, executive vice president customer at Virgin Atlantic, said: “When we launched Wilbur and Orville over 15 years ago we had no idea they’d become so iconic and loved by our customers.
“Although our cabin crew keep a close eye on them, thousands have been pinched over the years as customers like to take home a special memento of their Virgin Atlantic flight.”
Meanwhile, the rest of the list of most commonly pinched items includes mugs from Upper Class and Premium Economy cabins, blankets from all cabins, Noble Isle hand wash and hand cream from the bathrooms, cutlery, safety cards and, strangely rounding out the list sick bags.