It would be interesting to see if Easyjet had the same scrutiny that is expected of Virgin Atlantic. Did they have to show an exact business plan of where the money would go? If they are profitable, what cash reserves do they have? Have they done enough and left no stone unturned before being allowed access to the money, as quoted by VSs CEO in the letter to staff. Stelios wants the new aircraft order cancelled or reduced, will the government money go towards part of that order? It needs to be on a level playing field.
Also not seen anything about what VS could/will do with future aircraft orders, there are still A350s due to arrive as well as the new A330s