Virgin Consider Grounding Discount Airfares

James K · #1 16th February 2009, 02:58 PM

Due to tough economic times according to the story here

Tom PER · #2 16th February 2009, 06:39 PM

Does this mean Virgin will lose their low cost/budget carrier tags?

I've never understood how VB can call themselves a LCC when in some cases their fares are more expensive than QF.

Rhys Xanthis · #3 17th February 2009, 03:18 AM

Legacy Carrier

Owen H · #4 17th February 2009, 04:53 AM

Virgin were never a true LCC, and certainly haven't been for years now.

If they hadn't already lost the title, it had certainly gone when they introduced rewards programs, lounges and premium seats.

Will T · #5 17th February 2009, 05:40 AM

There was a lengthy discussion about DJ's business model here: http://yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=1581