Virgin America, and the winner is SFO. NYC for their admin offices.

mpenguin1

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http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2004/05/31/daily42.html?jst=b_ln_hl

Bay Area wins piece of new Virgin airline

Eric YoungThe San Francisco Business Times has learned that Virgin USA, a discount airline backed by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, will announce next week that it will base its operational headquarters in the Bay Area and administrative offices in New York City.

A formal statement is expected during the week of June 6, according to three Bay Area officials who have been informed of Virgin's plans. Placing the airline's operational base on the Peninsula could result in as many as 1,500 jobs for local mechanics, pilots, flight crews and others who will run Virgin USA's flights.

The airline must also attract U.S.-based investors. Under U.S. law, Branson, a foreign citizen, cannot own more than 49 percent of a domestic carrier. Branson wants Virgin USA to compete against other U.S.-based low-cost airlines such as Southwest and JetBlue.
 
Well, I would have lost money on that bet. I thought sure it would be east coast. This probably means lots of trans-con and I would guess a pretty good presence in JFK or someplace. Hmmmm
 
I am sure there offices are located in NY, for only 1 reason. That reason being that is where Virgin Atlantic is based out of, this will save money as most of the infrustructure will be in place and just need to be expanded.
 
It is?? Umm, do you think it could be so they only have a 5 hour difference between London, rather then 8. That is interesting.
 
It's the end of the majors as we know it....and I feel fine
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It is?? Umm, do you think it could be so they only have a 5 hour difference between London, rather then 8. That is interesting.

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It could be because they already signe d a long-term lease in Manhatten. I was surprised that their offices were in NYC when Virgin Atlantic already had offices in CT.

Oh well. Maybe Fred Reid just likes the lifestyle better in NYC.
 
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It is?? Umm, do you think it could be so they only have a 5 hour difference between London, rather then 8. That is interesting.


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I'm not really sure. I guess there's a chance Virgin USA may have locked down its corporate office site before it had its airport chosen. May have had initially thought about an east coast hub. We were talking about this in work today, it looks like the call center and ticketing office will be in w/ the corporate office.

The airplanes still have not been purchased. I heard today it will be the 737-800 or the A320. There was a rumor Virign USA and Blue may bulk order together for one of the two planes.

Either way, I hope a low time guy like....ohh, i don't know, myself....has a chance to move to SFO.
 
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