This is quite a claim considering that Southwest's DING! application has been around for some time. Unless I'm missing the difference in the offerings... http://www.eyefortravel.com/index.asp?news=49193 Virgin Atlantic comes up with desktop alerts Virgin Atlantic claims it has become the first airline to launch desktop alerts ? a unique method of receiving the latest information from the airline direct to the customer?s desktop. There is an option of getting Virgin Atlantic Alerts from www.virginatlantic.com. - (12/22/2005) According to the company, the brand new Virgin Atlantic Alerts service allows people to quickly and simply download and deliver the latest Virgin Atlantic news and special offers straight to the customer?s desktop on a complimentary basis. ?Anyone wishing to take advantage of this service can sign up anonymously without having to complete forms or provide any personal details,? says a release. Kathryn Viney, direct marketing and promotions manager, Virgin Atlantic, said, ?We are delighted to offer this service to anyone who would like to be kept updated with the latest news and offers from Virgin Atlantic. The service is quick and easy to download and allows users to be amongst the first to receive special fare offers and product and service updates, direct to their desktop.? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com