I worked with VS for many years. Twice the airline was nearly crushed by circumstances. First, the infamous British Airways “sabotage” and then 9/11 lockdown. There were several other times when times were hard and only today it is reported SRB has added $250m. It is a drop in the aviation ocean of course with the AA ceo saying it is the worst crisis for aviation ever and most others grounding their aircraft in staggering numbers.
Like vegemite which one either likes or hates, SRB is seen in that light.
Those who have no idea of the contents of his wallet make fatuous comments which are to be expected of course. Against all the odds stacked against him and those who work for him the airline has carved a place and in its own way effectively competes against a monopolistic leviathan in some areas of the aviation market.