Jaunted

Our arguments are as strong today as they were on the previous two occasions when BA and AA tried to merge. Their dominance has grown even further between then and now. The latest BA/AA application isn’t about what the industry wants. It’s about what the consumer needs. It should not be decided on emotion or past letters of support. It should be decided on true facts. When this recession is over, we need an industry we can be proud of. An industry that promotes competition, creates jobs and brings real benefits to consumers.

With the decision on the merger nearing and the Open Skies Agreement failing to provide enough protection, Virgin Atlantic is encouraging more people to send letters to the US Department of Transportation voicing their opinions on the matter. A single glance at VA's fact sheet on the possibly consequences of such a deal is enough to scare the bejesus out of budget-minded air travelers, let alone those favoring healthy competition among airlines.

If taking up arms with Richard Branson is what we have to do to keep JFK-LHR specials cheaper than some coast-to-coast flights, then we'll break out the chain maille; he wasn't knighted by the Queen for nothing, after all.

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· No Way BA/AA Campaign [Virgin Atlantic]
· Virgin Atlantic's Sir Richard Branson Says the BA/AA Merger Would Be Disastrous for Passengers and Employees [Press Release]
· Airline Mergers: American, British and Iberia Finally Make a Deal [Jaunted]
· Virgin Atlantic, BA Squabbling Over Heathrow Slots [Jaunted]
· Richard Branson Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Getty, Virgin Atlantic]