What do you want to know about VX?
Jul 9, 2011, 5:19 pm
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What do you want to know about VX?
I'm talking to VX for an article I'm writing. What are your most important questions about VX?
Jul 11, 2011, 12:24 pm
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What cities are on the short list for the next to add service? An interview with CEO David Cush late last year said ATL, PHL and IAH (ORD also, but that's been done already). Another interview a couple months later said EWR and DCA. I'm particularly interested in IAH/Houston, since that's my home town, and I know there is plenty of counter and gate space open at terminal A. Is that still a strong possibility, or has that been bumped down the list? On that note, I know UA/CO really put up a fight at ORD with increaed service, reduced fares, etc.; will that be a stumbling block to starting both EWR and IAH service, which are both UA/CO hubs and they are likely to respond in a similar manner?
Jul 11, 2011, 6:51 pm
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What cities are on the short list for the next to add service? An interview with CEO David Cush late last year said ATL, PHL and IAH (ORD also, but that's been done already). Another interview a couple months later said EWR and DCA. I'm particularly interested in IAH/Houston, since that's my home town, and I know there is plenty of counter and gate space open at terminal A. Is that still a strong possibility, or has that been bumped down the list? On that note, I know UA/CO really put up a fight at ORD with increaed service, reduced fares, etc.; will that be a stumbling block to starting both EWR and IAH service, which are both UA/CO hubs and they are likely to respond in a similar manner?
Jul 12, 2011, 12:41 pm
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Concur with several posts above.
1.) Plans for elite tiers and changes to Elevate to bring over more frequent / business travelers.
2.) Plans for additional routes and cities. International plans?
3.) Plans for partnering with other Virgin brands or non Virgin brands, or other airline alliances. Specifically in terms of lounge, mileage program accrual, etc.
4.) Anticipated changes to upgrade process? Any plans to change this in relation to frequent fliers and Elevate?
1.) Plans for elite tiers and changes to Elevate to bring over more frequent / business travelers.
2.) Plans for additional routes and cities. International plans?
3.) Plans for partnering with other Virgin brands or non Virgin brands, or other airline alliances. Specifically in terms of lounge, mileage program accrual, etc.
4.) Anticipated changes to upgrade process? Any plans to change this in relation to frequent fliers and Elevate?
Jul 13, 2011, 8:53 pm
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Jul 13, 2011, 9:44 pm
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Alright, I'll ask a question: What are VX's plans for business sustainability? In other words, where and when in the business plan does VX expects to make a profit? It can't be done simply through expansion and new aircraft delivery, and expect a growth in customer volume, right?