Does the Virgin 'brand' still have the same appeal as it first did is another question? When Virgin launched it was something special, now, it is just another airline as far as I am concerned.
No axe to grind, their success or failure is immaterial to me and my feelings about RB are neutral. Obviously if they do fail I feel sorry for all the staff, but, at the risk of being slaughtered here if you want job security the airline business isn't really for you is it?