Europe

An All British Affair

Edward Russell and Jay Shabat
December 1st, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 in San Francisco

Virgin Atlantic in a good year turns a modest profit. In bad years, it loses money. So why is Shai Weiss so confident the airline will turn a profit next year? Jay Shabat and Edward Russell settle in for a cuppa to discuss. Plus, EasyJet’s results.

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Edward Russell and Jay Shabat
December 1st, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST

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Photo credit: Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 in San Francisco Flickr / Bill Abbott

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