Thongs away! Virgin takes flight!

You have to hand it to Sir Richard Branson and his Virgin empire. They know about publicity. In an attempt to give Qantas a run for its money, if not its life, Virgin Australia is trying to end Qantas' domination of the Brisbane to Los Angeles route.

Aussies (and no doubt Americans too!) will be offered all kinds of incentives, such as free thongs, ladies-only loos, two in-flight bars and mood lighting. By the time they get to LA they may need to ready themselves for the rigours of entry into the USA.

"What is the purpose of your visit to the United States? Business or pleasure?" Dressed in a free thong, having relaxed under the mood lighting, you'd need your wits about you, that's for sure!

PS. Thongs seem to be very much in the in thing, what with teachers and others!