Richard Branson News
Branson abandons kite-boarding world record attempt
Strong winds and choppy seas have forced Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson to abandon his attempt to set two world records by kite-boarding across the English Channel.
Branson eyes Virgin Atlantic merger
Sir Richard Branson has hinted that merging Virgin Atlantic with another carrier might be the only way to allow his airline to compete with the likes of United, Lufthansa and British Airways.
Branson urges government to compensate airlines
Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson has lashed out at the UK government for its handling of the ash crisis, saying it should pay compensation to airlines as there had been “no danger at all to flying”.
Branson lambastes “lazy” EU over BA-AA tie-up
Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson has labelled EU competition commissioners as “lazy” and “misguided” as he ramps up the campaign against the planned alliance between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia. The multi-billionaire is calling on Brussels to block the venture and is threatening to mount legal action.
Sir Richard Branson says ‘Ahoy’ to Necker Belle…
Sir Richard Branson has a new lady in his life, Necker Belle, a magnificent 32 metre (105 foot) catamaran, the latest addition to the Virgin Limited Edition collection.