“As more airlines consolidated and grew larger and more focused on the bottom line, flying in the U.S. became an awful experience. Despite moves to block our airline from flying, Virgin America began service in August 2007 - with the goal of making flying good again.”

English business magnate

Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is an English business magnate and the co-founder of the Virgin Group. He became known for building the group from 1970 onward and for his role as a prominent figure in business. By 2016, he controlled five companies. His public profile is tied to entrepreneurship and to the Virgin name, which became closely associated with his business ventures.