“They had what was called upper class and this is first class treatment at a business class price … chauffeur driven to the airport … better food … friendly cabin crew”

Richard Branson · Great Business Stories · Richard Branson: 1950-1993

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What was described

created 'Upper Class' - first-class service at business-class price, including chauffeur-driven airport transfers, better food, onboard bar, friendly cabin crew

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“I stopped drinking at 21, never bought bags, never upgraded to a fancy car, I hate paying for business class - I’ll go economy.”
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Said on The Finance Garage
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“Moving too fast... cut staff right away and they raise prices before they do anything to better the service... we try to do the opposite and we invest in the people first”
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Said on The Wash Exchange
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“They can reward you with those business and first-class flights which really have a sort of 10 times multiplier on the economic value”
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