F1 bet could see Branson in drag
Saturday December 19 2009
Billionaire Richard Branson might be serving coffee on budget carrier AirAsia - wearing a female flight attendant's uniform - following a friendly bet over Formula One racing.
Branson and AirAsia's boss, Tony Fernandes, are both spearheading new F1 teams for next year's season.
Branson suggested earlier this week that if Fernandes' team finishes behind his, the Malaysian could "come and work on our airline as a Virgin stewardess."
Branson said Virgin Atlantic Airways would "make sure that the stewardess outfit is perfect" for Fernandes, adding that he would be "game" to do the same if Virgin Racing loses to Fernandes' Lotus team.
Fernandes issued a statement on Thursday, replying: "Bring it on."
"Our guests will be delighted to be served by a Knight of the Realm," Fernandes said.
"But knowing Richard, the real challenge will be to prevent him from asking our guests, 'coffee, tea or me?'"
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