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Lotus Racing boss Tony Fernandes will auction off seats for charity on the AirAsia plane that Virgin rival Richard Branson will serve as an air hostess for losing a bet.



The two airline bosses laid down a bet at the beginning of the season, whereby the losing F1 team principal would serve as a flight attendant - in full uniform - on the other's airline.



After appearing in the pitlane together at the season finale in Abu Dhabi for a photo opportunity where they were measured up for their uniforms, Fernandes has now revealed more about his plans for Branson.



"It is going to be a London to Kuala Lumpur flight," Fernandes told AUTOSPORT. "We haven't fixed a date but I was well prepared this weekend. We had a badge made for him that reads 'Richard Branson, Flight Attendant'. And a uniform.



"The plan is to auction the seats and give the money to charity. We will have the world's media there.



"Many years ago Richard Branson employed me and I working for him, so I shall look forward to him sucking up to me as a stewardess - with shaved legs!"