Firstly, I wonder what is meant by: "Virgin is looking at arrangements which will allow the international carriers to handle their own passengers at Virgin terminals in exchange for 'a super deal'".
Does this mean int'l airlines will use Common user terminals? I doubt it!
Secondly, I am curious as to which groups Virgin has aligned itself with in its pursual of ex-AN regional airlines.
Thirdly, alliances etc will no doubt raise the costs for Virgin Blue. Not having a FF program will become a hindrance and will prevent major int'l carriers from aligning with Virgin and what is more, Virgin will have to be able to interline passengers as well as offering multi-flight itineraries. Both these things would no doubt involve new computer programs etc etc.
I will be interested to hear more on this, but to me Virgin sounds as if it's becoming more and more like one of the majors... If you look at Southwest, they never considered any of the above!