Articles tagged “branson”

Richard Branson calls the prospect of buying American Airlines “quite fun”

How fun would it be to see Branson make over American Airlines? Too much fun, perhaps.

What CEOs can learn from Richard Branson’s brazen Twitter tips

Not every company can get away with its head exec tweeting sexual innuendos, but Branson’s off-the-cuff remarks mixed with some serious business insights help fliers connect with the personable Virgin brand.

FirstGroup contract stalled, Virgin Rail still has a shot at keeping UK rail line

Gwyn Topham, The Guardian

Branson has been throwing around fighting words since FirstGroup was awarded the lucrative rail contract and now plans to defend his position in person as Virgin has successfully filed for a judicial review of the DfT’s decision.

Sir Branson throws slight temper tantrum after losing lucrative and central UK rail franchise

Branson threatens to sue the DOT over the decision to award Virgin's only stake in the UK rail market to a higher bidder, especially after passenger numbers have doubled in the 15 years under Virgin.

Rejection for Sir Richard Branson’s GBP 5 billion Heathrow offer