23 April 2007
BA Edit-Out Richard Branson In Inflight Movie
British Airways are showing an edited version of the new James Bond film Casino Royale on their flights.
The BA version does not feature Virgin Atlantic's Richard Branson, who had a cameo role in the film for providing an aeroplane for the movie. The Virgin logo on the plane was also edited out.
The BBC received an official statement from British Airways:
The BA version does not feature Virgin Atlantic's Richard Branson, who had a cameo role in the film for providing an aeroplane for the movie. The Virgin logo on the plane was also edited out.
The BBC received an official statement from British Airways:
"We do reserve the right to edit films, and many films are edited in some way on board," said a spokesman.
Labels: British Airways, Inflight Movies, Virgin Atlantic
