http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/#comment-16013 Ryan Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:51:25 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/#comment-16013 If an empty leg is filled, it means one less plane has to launch (which usually means 2 legs)...I don't think anyone is saying that jets are environmentally friendly. If an empty leg is filled, it means one less plane has to launch (which usually means 2 legs)…I don’t think anyone is saying that jets are environmentally friendly.

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/#comment-15093 Morpheus Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:44:33 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/#comment-15093 They sure have a bunch of great people involved, so I wish them the best of luck. They sure have a bunch of great people involved, so I wish them the best of luck.

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/#comment-15086 Mark Ashley Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:08:41 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/#comment-15086 I don't buy the idea that these flights are "green" either. Better than empty, I guess, but "green" is a stretch. (And a full flight adds weight, which requires more fuel burn...) Given Branson's eco-schtick right now, I'm somewhat surprised that he entered the private charters business in the first place, honestly. The money in it must be too good to pass up. I don’t buy the idea that these flights are “green” either. Better than empty, I guess, but “green” is a stretch. (And a full flight adds weight, which requires more fuel burn…) Given Branson’s eco-schtick right now, I’m somewhat surprised that he entered the private charters business in the first place, honestly. The money in it must be too good to pass up.

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/#comment-15085 Morpheus Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:52:45 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/#comment-15085 I don't know man... that's exactly what they want you to believe. The venture capital firm that shows up when you google Virgin Charter says the same thing in their portfolio write-up: removing the dead legs is good for the environment and so on. I just don't see that because the planes will still cause the exact same amount of pollution anyway. I don’t know man… that’s exactly what they want you to believe. The venture capital firm that shows up when you google Virgin Charter says the same thing in their portfolio write-up: removing the dead legs is good for the environment and so on. I just don’t see that because the planes will still cause the exact same amount of pollution anyway.

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/#comment-15082 nemo Fri, 15 Jun 2007 23:56:06 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/06/15/like-a-virgin-discount-private-jet-charters-get-the-branson-touch/#comment-15082 For one fifth the price, I would certainly give it a go. A great opportunity to experience life like the rich and famous. For one fifth the price, I would certainly give it a go. A great opportunity to experience life like the rich and famous.

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