Real or Fake News #1


(1) Read the story. (2) Tell the story in your own words. (3) Ask the questions.
To help travelers take a load off, Virgin Australia has announced the world’s first dry cleaning service in the sky.

Clothes can be dropped off at check-in, which will then be washed and pressed for pickup at the final destination.

Fly Cleaning starts from as low as $5 per piece of clothing, or complimentary for guests traveling in Business Class.

“We want travelers to take home memories, not dirty laundry,” says Virgin Australia Group General Manager, Sarah Adam.

Currently, Fly Cleaning is only available at select airports in Australia, but there are plans to extend the service across the globe.

Vocabulary
pressed = ironed

complimentary = free

Comprehension Questions
  1. What is the name of this service?
  2. Which airline offers this service?
  3. How much does it cost for Business Class travelers?
Discussion Questions
  1. Would you use this service?
  2. How is this possible?
  3. How often do you do dry cleaning?
  4. Which is the worst part about doing the laundry: hanging or folding?