Delta eyes Virgin

[Temp Spike]

CNN reports Delta bys 49% of Virgin Atlantic.

...betcha they buy more.

[Omnipresent]

...betcha they buy more.

I wouldn't if I were you. EU ownership restrictions limit their ownership to 49%.

[Cyrano]

Originally Posted by Temp Spike

CNN reports Delta bys 49% of Virgin Atlantic.

...betcha they buy more.

Oh yes? I'll happily take your bet on that one (as I imagine will anyone else familiar with airline ownership-and-control rules).

[UA787DEN]

...betcha they buy more.

As said, EU ownership rules won't allow it. Probably Richard Branson wouldn't either.

Does anyone know how this will work as far as alliances/joint ventures? Will they join the DL-AF-KLM alliance (that would make quite a check-in sign) or will it be a separate DL-VS alliance?

[WHBM]

Delta buys 49% of Virgin Atlantic for US$360m

BBC News - Delta to buy Virgin Atlantic stake from Singapore Airlines

Delta and Virgin Atlantic To Form Strategic Alliance - Dec 11, 2012

[reverserunlocked]

469 views and not one comment on the world's biggest aviation site. This place ain't what it used to be.

[Runcorn Bridge]

Problem is that it's not about Ryanair.

[lexoncd]

Problem is that its not in the correct forum i.e Airlines , Airports and Routes. Simples really but if you pop along you'll see the discussion. Its under Virgin Atlantic.