Virgin going freight only
Apr 8, 20, 8:00 am
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Virgin going freight only
...from the 21st April for at least six days.
Hoping against hope that there will be some light at the end of the tunnel by then.
Hoping against hope that there will be some light at the end of the tunnel by then.
Apr 8, 20, 11:05 am
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Originally Posted by Sealink
...from the 21st April for at least six days.
Hoping against hope that there will be some light at the end of the tunnel by then.
Hoping against hope that there will be some light at the end of the tunnel by then.
Apr 9, 20, 4:52 am
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Originally Posted by Jma12
Does that means no more flights for pax?
it is well known that it is more profitable to fly a pound of freight than a pound of flesh.
Freight only flight would save on a crew of FAs plus other pax related flight costs.
Apr 9, 20, 6:47 am
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Originally Posted by tentseller
it is well known that it is more profitable to fly a pound of freight than a pound of flesh.
Freight only flight would save on a crew of FAs plus other pax related flight costs.
it is well known that it is more profitable to fly a pound of freight than a pound of flesh.
Freight only flight would save on a crew of FAs plus other pax related flight costs.
Plus, freight doesn't care about things like IFE, meals, seat recline...
Apr 9, 20, 7:53 am
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Originally Posted by rsqrott
Air freight costs have risen significantly due to limited space on limited flights. I am happy to see VS doing this, though I doubt it will bring the current costs down, because it means money for the company and more opportunities for air freight to fly.
Plus, freight doesn't care about things like IFE, meals, seat recline...
Plus, freight doesn't care about things like IFE, meals, seat recline...
