Wirraway
20th Mar 2004, 14:25
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic Will Not Install 'Kisses' Urinals at JFK Clubhouse
Friday March 19, 12:10 pm ET
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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.
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Virgin Atlantic Will Not Install 'Kisses' Urinals at JFK Clubhouse
Friday March 19, 12:10 pm ET
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/fwd/20040316/capt.fwd108b20040316jpg.jpg
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.
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