Originally Posted by
CPMaverick
And yet, you pursue the topic with such confidence!
I'm pretty sure the AU public in general does not care one iota about what VA's load factors are. Let us know when these mainstream media bombshells hit the press, please
I'm pretty sure the AU public in general DO care what VA's load factors are.
Imagine a quiet news day. Reporter has a story about 17% load factor in virgin flights & wants a headline, which could be
Virgin empty flights (to grab attention) - he/she might even have a gripe about virgin.
The public then think, geez, I'd better not book with them, they might not be around next week/month/year, so I'll fly qantas, even though it'll cost more. It's a vicious circle.
We're not talking business travellers who don't care what they pay.
Am sure Bain are aiming for an IPO in 2, 3, 4 or 5 years time. Empty aircraft do not inspire confidence.