Virgin Atlantic tricks people who ‘pinch’ salt and pepper shakers from planes
Brits love to get their money’s worth on holiday whether that means loading up at the buffet or sipping cocktails all day long.
Most of us even act like Ross from Friends and take all the little soaps and shampoos in the room.
However, it seems cheeky passengers on board Virgin Atlantic flights are taking more than their ticket signed them up for.
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The airline hands out mini salt and pepper shakers with its meals.
We have to admit the tiny shakers are very cute as they’re shaped just like tiny planes complete with wings, a tail and feet.
The fun salt and pepper mills come in gold, silver and black and are handed over with your in-flight breakfast or dinner.
Since their introduction, the little shakers have become somewhat of a collector's item among keen travellers, aviation enthusiasts and thrifty holidaymakers.
Some of the little pepper pots are even listed on eBay – for £25 a pop!
But, it seems Virgin Atlantic may have included a little surprise in the design of their mini plane shakers.
Meaning you’re not so likely to get away with nicking the cute pots.
Or, at least, your pals will all know about your sticky fingers!
Posting on Twitter, Virgin Atlantic shared a photo of the silver set of shakers in front of a Virgin Atlantic plane on the runway.
The tweet read: “Caught red handed? If you’ve walked away from one of our flights with a 'new' salt and pepper shaker, take a peek at their feet and you’ll be in for a surprise.”
Hundreds of fans liked the post with many saying they had nabbed their own set when flying with the airline.
But, one shocked commenter asked: “What’s the surprise about their feet?”
It seems that if you turn the salt and pepper pots over you’ll see a hidden inscription on the base.
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The words read: “Pinched from Virgin Atlantic”.
Meaning anyone who pockets a pair will have to cope with their friends and family knowing their crime!
In the comments, holidaymakers revealed the hidden message wouldn’t stop them from taking the cute salt and pepper shakers.
One person giggled: “I will be walking away with these next week.”
While another commented: “I might or might not have black, silver and gold!
“Looking forward to ‘borrowing’ some more in under five weeks!”
“I have some,” added a third. “Best part is the ‘pinched from’.”
A keen collector said: “I’m still missing the ones from upper class if someone wants to pinch me some!”
While one woman explained: “My mum showed me these from her recent flight and I told her to turn them over (to read the feet, not to the police).”
What free item have you cheekily taken on your holiday? Tell us in the comments section…
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