So you believe that Virgin are not a directly comparable airline?
Yep
Take a look at it from an operational standpoint, fleet mix, crewing levels, airline alliances, inflight service, short and long haul etc....
Then look at the differences in management structure, its ethos, vision, and history.
About the only thing that V/S have in common with BA is that they are UK based, have strong BALPA membership, and both operate the -400.
Now M Mouse YOU tell me are they comparable?
As with all these sort of situations if one is honest about sickness there will not be a problem.
Alas this is not the case...read a previous post of mine, regarding a perforated eardrum.