As a parent of one of these poorly treated in flight beauty therapists, I think it extremely sad that these highly trained professionals are being 'outed' to put more on the bottom line.

My daughter is always extremely busy trying to fit in as many treatments as possible in the time allowed, and is often commented on the high quality of the treatment.
Despite all the speculation the service has already been pretty much dispanded with immediate effect. My daughter, who has always given 120% to her clients is broken hearted. Despite the facilities in the lounge, not all business travellers, especially women have enough time to take full advantage of them. Whilst on a long haul flight, it is often an oasis to help your state of mind and body to have a one to one 15 minute session with your therapist.

It is sad that Virgin have decided to terminate this service, which was their differentiator in this highly competitive industry.

Georgina Winning, Sunbury on Thames, United Kingdom

You are travelling at over 40, 000 feet, 500 Kts, 20 centigrade, without supplemental oxygen and with food, film, flummery *and* free socks.

Is this not enough for today's sophisticate? Leave these attendants and their paraphernalia on the ground; reduce weight, fuel burn and therefore emissions...

Look out of the porthole - wonder at this God-given treat - yes, for the whole flight!

Richard, Holt,

The treatments were never that great, I've used them several times, they don't really compare with a proper salon experience. The massage is taken whilst sitting on a stool, not lying on a bed, and the client keeps all of their clothes on!

The manicure is OK, but the therapist actually made my fingers bleed last time.

All in all, it's a gimmick, and they would do better to amalgamate the service into their salon in the Virgin lounge at Heathrow - which gives excellent haircuts btw!

David Farrell, Hertford,

What a shame Virgin is going to do away with this service, The beauty therapists have all been trained to a high standard and are immaculate in their appearance, I would have thought that by withdrawing this service will make Virgin just another airline. Sir Richard must be sadden by this move and ask Virgin to think again before making a final decision

lynne, somerset, UK

i would have thought that the lure of the therapist and the fact that this service was already installed in the airline should be promoted more and advertised as the one and only airline to have it. With the openskies and the new generation of business only airlines I am sure that another airline may or should jump in and offer this service....... something I am sure a younger virgin atlantic would have done years ago!! I am afraid I think virgin has lost its edge on inovation , the next thing you will hear is that the on board bar is going to be axed as its weight is costing too much fuel burn!!! prehaps virgin are becoming like its rivals....... BORING AIRWAYS?

Paul, London, UK

This was just a gimmick,people go on planes to get from A to B.With ever increasing fuel costs,this may no longer be the case for many.

stephen hulton, eure, france

Virgin treatments both in the lounge and in the air are as you suggest the way Virgin have differentiated their Upper Class service . Those who want to sleep can indicate their preference not to be disturbed in flight. Whilst it is a bit of a lottery whether the in flight therapist actually gets to you before the end of the flight they are really worth having. It would be a shame to lose them particularly as the in flight food service in Upper Class appears to have suffered in recent years and the opposition seem to be catching up.

Gary , Liverpool, UK