Couldn't believe it so I e-mailed Virgin & they ARE charging £50 for an exit seat out of Gatwick. I expect that pathetic behaviour with charter airlines but not scheduled flights. Bulkhead seats next? Those seats are good but not that good! The area is usually cold, the arms do not raise & the window seat has legroom restricted by the door. Even the charter jumbo that travel city are using has 31" seat pitch compared with Virgins 30". I've sent an e-mail of complaint.