I would wonder what Lords Marshall or King would have to say had they been running the BA show. Last time Sir Richard flew a trip like this was to bring back hostages with the help of Edward Heath and the backing of the Government to the anger of the BA cronies.
Even if there is wide spread publicity to this event, it will be to encourage others to jump on and join in, just as the previous aid missions. BA never quite got the idea then, but I'm sure they will be in full support of what could be described as an inspriational trip, with the priority fully on giving aid where the two most powerful nations on earth have failed to deliver.
Well done Virgin, again.
