Virgin investigates Facebook safety criticism
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic has launched an inquiry into the claims
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Friday, 24, Oct 2008 08:45
Virgin Atlantic has launched an investigation into claims members of staff have criticised the airline's safety standards on the social networking website Facebook.
Reports suggest the international airline is looking into the allegations made by a "small group" of staff.
Comments about passengers and flights leaving London's Gatwick airport have been removed from the website, a spokesman for Virgin said.
"The airline has started an immediate disciplinary investigation," he said.
"Virgin Atlantic does not tolerate any criticism of its passengers or industry-leading safety standards and is taking this matter very seriously.
"Safety is the airline's top priority and we operate our fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturers' and safety authorities' recommendations and regulations."