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Old 27 September 2004, 12:52 PM
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Default Richard Branson announces Virgin Space flights in 3 years
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3693020.stm

 
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Old 27 September 2004, 12:58 PM
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I wouldn't trust one of his trains ffs.. No way you'd get me flying 'Virgin' to space
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Old 27 September 2004, 01:10 PM
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I wouldn't trust one of his trains ffs.. No way you'd get me flying 'Virgin' to space
Hello

That was just a bad business decision on his behalf. No-one is *ever* gonig to be happy with trains. As a company he is never going to be in control of the infrastructure and much too reliant on other people.

Virgin Airlines on the other hand are extremely good both for safety and amenities on board.

Not sure about going into space though ...

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If I had a spare £100,000 I'd do it
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Old 27 September 2004, 01:21 PM
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100k is quite a lot but i reckon in Ten years that'll be down to 10k or less if its successful and they build larger space craft/reduce costs etc...
 
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Old 27 September 2004, 01:22 PM
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And me

Last Virgin train I went on was spot on, clean, comfy and no nutcases.
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Anyone see Bremner, Bird & Fortune last night.

"Hello, my name's Richard, and I'm a Launchaholic"
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Wonder how long it will be before easygroup start offering flights for £35
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Old 27 September 2004, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jap2Scrap
I wouldn't trust one of his trains ffs.. No way you'd get me flying 'Virgin' to space
^^ What he said. As with any new enterprise thats in its infancy theres a lot of risk, this one you don't come back if it goes wrong! (Well you do just little bits of you)
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Wonder how long it will be before easygroup start offering flights for £35
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The EasyJet way: "Just hold on tight .."



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I've started saving airmiles.
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