Ask Hawkins B.A.: Virgin Airlines

Ask Hawkins B.A. Welcome again to the advice column where each week I answer questions on absolutely any topic. ANY TOPIC! Simply submit it via email or USPS. Carrier pigeons are no longer accepted. This week's question comes from Jon Doherty who writes: Are passengers more or less likely to join the mile high club on a Virgin Atlantic Airline flight? Also, does it count if the plane isn't actually at or above 5240 feet? Should one verify the altitude with a flight attendant or the pilot before engaging in such activities? I apologize, but after much searching I could not find any reliable research data on the frequency rates for each airline. I would venture a guess that since the majoirty of passengers on Virgin Atlantic Airlines are European, there's going to be more people joining the club than on American carriers. But, again, that's just a guess. I imagine that it is called something different over there since they're on the metic system though. You do have to be at an altitude of at least 5280 (not 5240) feet in order for it to be valid. Pilots typically make periodic announcements as to the cruising altitude and weather conditions during the flight. Just wait for one of those or ask a flight attendant if you are impatient. If you are acquainted with someone who knows how to fly a plane at a precise altitude for an extended period of time, you could join the exactly-mile-high-club, which is far more exclusive. --Hawkins B.A.

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