Originally Posted by
cashash
I think the problem with nationalisation is that it could then be seen as unfair competition to BA given that once nationalised its access to funding would be much easier and cheaper through the government than the commercial markets that BA would have to rely on.
If nationalization of VIR happens, it will more than likely also involve the nationalization of BAW, too. Possibly in the same company. This situation is of such monumental proportions that it will involve unimaginable solutions, if there is no respite soon. Questions as to what tax Branson & VIR pay will be of absolutely NO significance. We are talking about nothing less than the possible complete annihilation of the British airline sector - NOT TO MENTION the rest of the British economy. Concentrate on that, rather than running anyone down ( I don’t refer to you in that, cashash).