Virgin mulls bid for bankrupt U.S. airline
Nov 16, 2005, 8:25 am
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Virgin mulls bid for bankrupt U.S. airline
Got this in the daily email from Tripso ... I'm still hoping UA can get the A gates (and raze the G terminal), then again low fares out of IAD would be nice.
+ Virgin mulls bid for bankrupt U.S. airline
Virgin is considering making an offer for America's recently bankrupted low-cost operator Independence Air in a move which would finally allow Sir Richard Branson to break into America's budget airline market. (The Independent)
+ Virgin mulls bid for bankrupt U.S. airline
Virgin is considering making an offer for America's recently bankrupted low-cost operator Independence Air in a move which would finally allow Sir Richard Branson to break into America's budget airline market. (The Independent)
Nov 16, 2005, 8:29 am
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I thought Virgin America was already on its way in the Bay Area?
Nov 16, 2005, 2:21 pm
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The last thing I read on Virgin America was they were going to announce very soon who were going to be the investors in the airline and file the paperwork to the FAA to get their flying license by the end of the year. Also they have an office in NYC.
Nov 17, 2005, 3:28 am
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http://news.independent.co.uk/busine...icle327363.ece
From a reliable British newspaper. Seems the operating licence is the item of interest.
From a reliable British newspaper. Seems the operating licence is the item of interest.
Nov 18, 2005, 12:34 pm
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blah blah, just like when America West bought hawaii pacific's certificate (and got their iata code HP). Indy will still bite the bucket. but maybe VirgAm will get the DH code.
Nov 19, 2005, 8:34 pm
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Originally Posted by USA_flyer
Seems the operating licence is the item of interest.
Nov 30, 2005, 9:44 am
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Would be a great move, IMO.