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Virgin plans new business-only carrier
Airline Industry Information, June 4, 2007
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Virgin Atlantic Airways is reportedly planning to launch a new business class-only transatlantic carrier.
The new airline, which is expected to start operating within 18 months, would offer flights to the US from London, Paris, Milan, Zurich, Amsterdam and Frankfurt, according to The Times.
Virgin is holding talks with Airbus, Boeing and Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer concerning an order for new aircraft worth some USD700m.
There are already a number of other carriers offering business-only flights from the UK to the US, including Eos Airlines, Maxjet and Silverjet.
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