Delta buys stake in Virgin Atlantic
12-12-2012, 06:39 PM
#64
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Is it just me, or is Branson's reputation as an airline guru vastly overstated?
Virgin European Express - done
Virgin America - losing money
Nigerian venture - done
Virgin Australia - see above
Virgin Atlantic - losing money, Singapore hosed in partnership / equity transaction.
Much hype, few results.
Virgin European Express - done
Virgin America - losing money
Nigerian venture - done
Virgin Australia - see above
Virgin Atlantic - losing money, Singapore hosed in partnership / equity transaction.
Much hype, few results.
12-12-2012, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
Will keep looking for the SFO comments. I think they were in Aviation Week, which is harder to search ... . To clarify, Branson was stating that he expected United to fail. I maintain that United's relative health has not worked in Virgin America's favor.
Oh, and by the way Mr. Branson, one of these "weak ... don't deserve to survive" airlines just bought 49% of your flagship operation and has three seats on your Board.
Curious, did KD get reinstated?
By the way, I admire your Company's spirit.
Oh, and by the way Mr. Branson, one of these "weak ... don't deserve to survive" airlines just bought 49% of your flagship operation and has three seats on your Board.
Curious, did KD get reinstated?
By the way, I admire your Company's spirit.
12-13-2012, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by putzin
VX/DAL Code share within a month.
You heard it here first.
You heard it here first.
12-13-2012, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DAWGS
This has been the question I have had with this whole Virgin deal. I agree some partnership or codeshare will likely take place. Things were looking down at VA but I would feel optimistic if I were at VA since this deal was announced. If history is a guide, expect accelerated growth at VA if some kind of partnership comes to fruition with Delta. The majority of our partners have grown while our mainline has shrunk.
12-13-2012, 08:16 AM
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While would Delta need a codeshare in VX if they already get one by default through VA. If anything, this is not good for VX since most of that traffic is better routed through Delta.
Last edited by Mesabah; 12-13-2012 at 08:39 AM. Reason: VX and VA mixed
12-13-2012, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DAWGS
This has been the question I have had with this whole Virgin deal. I agree some partnership or codeshare will likely take place. Things were looking down at VA but I would feel optimistic if I were at VA since this deal was announced. If history is a guide, expect accelerated growth at VA if some kind of partnership comes to fruition with Delta. The majority of our partners have grown while our mainline has shrunk.
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