RESEARCH SHOWS A FIRST CLASS ADVANTAGE

After Christmas many businesses, particularly small and medium sized companies feel the post-Christmas cash flow pinch. Cutting back on travel seems an easy win, but did you know that First Class tickets cost on average only £34 more than a Standard ticket when booked in advance?

Travelling with Virgin Trains is time well spent. They are big believers in their First Class seats (they’re comfier for a start!) and the benefits are clear. If you need support to justify your First Class ticket, read on: here comes the science bit...

Expense management costs companies on average £30 to process a claim, with allowances of £5-£10 for breakfast, £5-£15 for lunch and £16-£25 for an evening meal. So before the time saving benefits of travelling into the heart of the city; the lack of check-in time and airport stress; the cost of your First Class ticket already makes sense. Then, go mad and throw in increased productivity; roomier seats; tables at every seat; plug sockets; free Wi-Fi (that even works in tunnels); enhanced mobile coverage and of course, their fabulous food. It makes sound business sense – and the numbers prove it.

To make a booking on Virgin Trains, please contact your Statesman Travel consultant.