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Old 04-28-2011, 07:32 AM
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This according to the CEO, if gas continues its trend.

Virgin America Will Need More Cash If Fuel Prices Keep Rising | AVIATION WEEK

Really...when is enough, enough?
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Originally Posted by IQuitEagle View Post
This according to the CEO, if gas continues its trend.

Virgin America Will Need More Cash If Fuel Prices Keep Rising | AVIATION WEEK

Really...when is enough, enough?
Interesting last line reads: The airline’s order for 60 Airbus A320s, with the first delivery scheduled for August 2013, is not affected, Cush says.
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Originally Posted by IQuitEagle View Post
This according to the CEO, if gas continues its trend.

Virgin America Will Need More Cash If Fuel Prices Keep Rising | AVIATION WEEK

Really...when is enough, enough?
Agreed- Capacity increases are NOT what this industry needs right now. Yet, they are looking to increase capacity by 30%? And he wonders why he can't get yields up.
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Makes it a good target for a merger/acquisition.
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Makes it a good target for a merger/acquisition.
Merge/acquire the FAs.
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Merge/acquire the FAs.
Agreed ... minus the flamers

Whoever does the screening for VAmerica has the right idea.
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Originally Posted by IQuitEagle View Post
This according to the CEO, if gas continues its trend.

Virgin America Will Need More Cash If Fuel Prices Keep Rising | AVIATION WEEK

Really...when is enough, enough?
My guess, when the rebel billonaire decides.
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