British Bulldog Branson
I have just returned home from a pleasant evening out with an old BA companion of mine and with £10 extra in my wallet. The ten quid was the product of a bet we waged 12 months ago as to the survival of Virgin Blue, moreover,Richard Branson's survival in Australia.
It reminds me when Branson started VS all those years ago. The "experts" were predicting 6 to 12 months maximum before the BA war machine would sink the fledgling airline. These experts,too, lost a lot of money backing against Branson.
Whilst I concede his timing into the Australian market (Ansett collapse), he cannot be underestimated in his ability to make a success of any business venture he sets his mind to.
Australia can look forward to many years of Virgin Blue and competetive air fares. He relishes the fact also, that he now competes with a company that is 25% owned by his old sparring partner BA.