Virgin East Coast to auction empty first-class seats to standard ticket buyers
Passengers can now bid for an upgrade shortly before departure using a smartphone app, with prices from £5
Rail passengers unhappy at the prospect of a journey in standard class can now bid for an upgrade.
Empty first-class seats on selected Virgin Trains East Coast services are being auctioned through a smartphone app shortly before departure.
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Source: Guardian Transport
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