Virgin Atlantic 'has fought hard for right to fly short haul'
– Virgin Atlantic chief executive Steve RidgwayWe have fought hard for the right to fly short haul and take a strong challenge to BA within these shores.
For 28 years both airlines have battled for customers all over the world and it has meant that British consumers have ultimately had some of the world's best flying and lowest fares.
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