This flight was a revelation to me. Having previously not had the option to travel with a budget airline given that most of my destinations have tended to be transatlantic, a trip to Brussels gave me an opportunity to fly with Virgin Express from Stansted, for the piffling sum of £75 (including taxes) return. For that price I expected little, but Virgin really delivered the goods.
The plane itself was well maintained, and the seats offered a remarkable degree of comfort. Snacks were available on the flight at a price, but they had the decency to throw in a free drink. The skill and friendliness of the cabin crew also put that of some major airlines to shame, and although we departed late, this did not appear to be the fault of the airline.
Despite the fact that we were flying into Belgium's principalairport, it also struck me that Virgin Express was given equal priority with larger carriers; far from expecting to be delayed in some way as we were enjoying the benefits of saving money, we departed and arrived on time on both occasions.
Virgin Express offers great value for money, and safe, punctual travel. These three things come together in a terrific package which deserves to be tried out by anyone with a desire to go to Brussels (most of their continental flights go via the city, which is their main hub), or even further afield. Richard Branson can (again) be proud.
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