Branson Rejects Air Zealand Bid For Australia's Virgin Blue

Virgin Atlantic Chairman Rich-ard Branson this week rejected an A$250 million (US$133 million) offer for Australian subsidiary Virgin Blue by Air New Zealand. Since its launch last year, Virgin Blue's low fares have put tremendous pressure on ANZ subsidiary Ansett Australia. "If Ansett feels that...

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