Virgin America Chief Sees Benefit From U.S. Industry Consolidation

Consolidation of the U.S. airline industry will yield benefits for all carriers, even if Virgin America opts to remain independent, the low-fare carrier’s CEO, David Cush, tells Aviation Week. That the U.S. airline industry is expecting a small profit this year, despite high fuel prices and an anemic economic recovery, is proof that consolidation has worked, Cush said after the airline’s first flight to Reagan Washington National Airport landed Aug. 14. (www.aviationweek.com) Más...