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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Aug 2020, 12:13
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

That makes a lot of sense to me as things aren't...

That makes a lot of sense to me as things aren't getting any better for now, make a comeback then under a different guise when this whole pandemic abates. The current setup is just unsustainable, not...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Aug 2020, 21:52
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

I just cannot see a way out of this for Virgin...

I just cannot see a way out of this for Virgin Atlantic. Heavily weighted on the North American market coupled with long haul only operations and a worsening global pandemic crisis. Who's going to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Aug 2020, 12:48
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

Looks like the UK CAA are calling time on Virgin...

Looks like the UK CAA are calling time on Virgin Atlantic not coughing up refunds. Let's face it they're not the only ones who've been at this, I reckon nearly all airlines have been practicing...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jun 2020, 12:53
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

Looks like crunch time is coming for the deal to...

Looks like crunch time is coming for the deal to keep Virgin Atlantic flying.

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-virgin-atlantic-targets-900m-rescue-deal-within-days-12015887
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Jun 2020, 14:01
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

Watched a YT video of it, really nice touch with...

Watched a YT video of it, really nice touch with the wing wave!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jun 2020, 14:06
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

Looks like the A330 doesn't feature in the...

Looks like the A330 doesn't feature in the recovery plan after all. it's going to be B787/A350 only and if you're not on one of those types it's looking very dodgy unless you happen to be in the top...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th May 2020, 11:53
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/virgin-atl...

https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/virgin-atlantic-defers-a350s-eyes-investors-preps-for-administration

Looks like they're deferring A350 deliveries. At least the management are finally...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th May 2020, 13:57
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

No flights available to book on the Virgin...

No flights available to book on the Virgin Atlantic website for summer 2021. Sadly this announcement appeared to be some positive news by management exercise on a particular day which you can't blame...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th May 2020, 12:21
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

They might be announcing 2021 summer schedule but...

They might be announcing 2021 summer schedule but they're also appointing specialists in going into administration. Maybe a new leaner fitter VS can be resurrected if it does fall and some employees...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th May 2020, 23:02
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

Looks like he's done the right thing at last and...

Looks like he's done the right thing at last and got some $$$ to keep Virgin Atlantic afloat for a while longer. The rate this crisis is going it'll likely just push back the inevitable, airlines are...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th May 2020, 11:42
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

Looks like Virgin Atlantic are preparing for...

Looks like Virgin Atlantic are preparing for insolvency according to this news article. The 14 day quarantine announcement is a disaster for UK airlines no doubt I guess we have to face up to company...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th May 2020, 11:55
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

Apparently there are 426 pilots at risk, that...

Apparently there are 426 pilots at risk, that seems a lot probably around 40% of the total amount. I guess this can be mitigated by part-time,VR etc. What's happening to the A330 fleet will they keep...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Apr 2020, 11:05
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

There's a lot of hopeful people posting which is...

There's a lot of hopeful people posting which is totally understandable either employed or used to work there. I'm afraid it really looks like things are stacked massively against Virgin Atlantic,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Apr 2020, 11:46
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

Fully agree with MDS and touch&go post above....

Fully agree with MDS and touch&go post above. They're lacking assets and have been doing badly during the good times throwing money at Virgin Atlantic is a flawed strategy, especially taxpayers money...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Apr 2020, 11:30
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

It will be interesting to see if Richard Branson...

It will be interesting to see if Richard Branson is prepared to prop up Virgin Atlantic in the UK, their balance sheet must be getting worse by the day like most. I'd say RB is wondering how much of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Apr 2020, 12:28
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

Looks like the owners need to dig a bit deeper...

Looks like the owners need to dig a bit deeper before the UK taxpayer will even entertain their request. There will be redundancies without a doubt which is horrible for the employees, but if...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Apr 2020, 11:16
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

The 250 million wasn't all for the airline, it...

The 250 million wasn't all for the airline, it was for the group. Branson & Delta will have to step in and save Virgin Atlantic, not the UK taxpayer. Don't see BA pleading for cash, as WW said...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Apr 2020, 11:41
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

I agree with wisecaptain's comments, VS are going...

I agree with wisecaptain's comments, VS are going to have to do some drastic cost reductions fast through redundancies/fleet/routes to get through this intact, they just don't have the cash reserves...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Mar 2020, 11:27
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

Apparently they've asked for a bailout today...

Apparently they've asked for a bailout today according to Reuters news agency and some lady reporter on the BBC news the other night saying they've made no money in the last 4 years and need...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Mar 2020, 13:06
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

The bearded one is not to be trusted, look at how...

The bearded one is not to be trusted, look at how he's just let Flybe slide. I say no state aid to his companies until he's coughed up some of his own wealth and showed willing. His operations have...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Mar 2020, 12:25
Replies: 605
Views: 553,512
Posted By Count von Altibar

The measures sound a bit tame to me given 85% of...

The measures sound a bit tame to me given 85% of the fleet is going to be on the ground shortly. Maybe they know something about the upcoming government airline rescue package that we don't?
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