More than 150 passengers on a Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Hobart were treated to the surprise of a lifetime on Thursday morning, after everyone onboard received a free cruise thanks to CEO Sir Richard Branson. Cabin crew, ground crew, baggage handlers and pilots were also treated to the free cruise. "We're counting down to Virgin Voyages' arrival Down Under – setting sail the Virgin way with adults-only itineraries across Australia and New Zealand. READ MORE: Etiquette expert weighs in on reclining plane seat debateSir Richard Branson appeared on FaceTime to deliver the news. To celebrate this milestone, I'm pleased to gift each adult onboard a free Virgin Voyages cruise," he said to the passengers.

Source: Stuff November 17, 2023 00:44 UTC