Virgin Atlantic Selects Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation as Exclusive Chauffeured Transportation Provider for Airline’s Upper Class Passengers

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation, headquartered in Boston and with offices in New York City, confirmed today that Virgin Atlantic has selected the limousine chauffeured transportation company to provide transport services for its Upper Class passengers throughout New England, effective August 1, 2008. The announcement was made by Dawson Rutter, President and Founder of Commonwealth Worldwide. “This is a major achievement for Commonwealth,” says Rutter, whose company is one of only 9 vendors providing chauffeur driven car service for Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class clientele in the United States. “We’re delighted to be so closely aligned with such a prestigious and renowned brand like Virgin Atlantic. Our company philosophies perfectly match one another and Commonwealth’s commitment to service and excellence perfectly complements what Virgin is so respected for in the industry.”

Virgin Atlantic, the first commercial airline to provide complimentary limousine service for their Upper Class passengers, provides approximately 90,000 chauffeured transportation transfers throughout the US each year. Commonwealth will provide service for approximately 5,000 Upper Class passengers annually in the New England area. The company will utilize its state-of-the-art technology including a direct link to an FAA tracking system to ensure a seamless connection from air to ground transport. Regardless of when a Virgin Atlantic flight arrives in Boston, a Commonwealth vehicle and chauffeur will be there waiting.

According to Chris Rossi, Virgin Atlantic's Senior Vice President, North America, "Commonwealth was chosen after a long and extensive evaluation process. Their commitment to safe and thorough training, corporate ideology, and excellent reputation for providing consistent elite service, were the determining factors that ultimately led to the selection. Commonwealth is a great fit for the airline as it allows us to provide our northern New England based Upper Class customers a complete travel experience that is in-line with our values. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Commonwealth Worldwide."

Commonwealth has taken a proactive approach to exceed the expectations of clients traveling with Virgin in an effort to maintain the flawless reputation that both organizations have achieved. Prior to the launch of this new transportation service in August, Virgin Atlantic has provided hands on training to the staff at Commonwealth’s Boston Headquarters. Commonwealth will open their chauffer, greeter and reservation offices to the Virgin Atlantic team in an effort to provide seamless ground transportation to Virgin’s Upper Class passengers that mirrors the airline’s award-winning approach to customer service. Through this unique partnership and training exercise, Commonwealth will be able to customize the ground transportation experience for Virgin Atlantic passengers traveling to and from the airport.

About Commonwealth Worldwide

Founded in 1982 by Dawson Rutter, Commonwealth Worldwide is one of the nation's fastest growing premium chauffeured transportation providers, driving more than 160,000 passengers annually in more than 160 countries. A Boston Magazine "Best of Boston” three-time winner for “Best Car Service” and a five-time winner of Inc. Magazine's “100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies,” Commonwealth Worldwide is the official chauffeured transportation provider for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, The St. Regis Hotel, New York, as well as The Plaza and The Carlyle hotels, New York. Commonwealth has redefined the transportation industry with customized and consistent premium client services, state of the art training for its professional chauffeurs and a luxury fleet enhanced with environmentally-friendly hybrids. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with a fully owned subsidiary in New York, NY and a global partner network, Commonwealth serves cities and clients worldwide and is the largest privately owned limousine company in the US. For more information, please call 800.558.5466, or visit www.commonwealthlimo.com.