Welcome Virgin America!

By Don Nadeau, on December 9, 2005, in Airfares

Virgin America, related to well-loved Virgin Atlantic, has garnered the financing needed to start service between U.S. cities in 2006. At this point, no routes have been announced. Expect this new airline to keep fares low. Because U.S. aviation rules prohibit predominately foreign-owed carriers from carrying passengers whose trips are solely between U.S. points, Virgin Atlantic CEO Richard Branson plans to hold a minority stake in the new airline. With Branson involved, however, expect excitement. As you may remember, the first in-flight film on Virgin Atlantic was Airplane. Also expect outstanding service.