Two Heathrow airport security workers have been fired for allegedly stealing the entrance fee for the exclusive VIP lounge used by leading celebrities.

The staff are accused of taking bribes to let travellers escape the £1,800 fee to use the service – which previously could only be used by royalty, diplomats and Heads of State.

On other occasions they apparently took gifts from stars before letting them off without paying the entrance charge.

The VIP lounge service at the airport has been used by David Beckham and Rihanna. However, there is no suggestion they were involved in the scam.

The two employees working in the VIP service were sacked after an internal

investigation was launched, The Sun reported.

The exclusive lounge was opened up to paying customers for the first time two years ago to anyone prepared to stump up the hefty fee.

It is unclear if the sacked managers have been reported to police.