Virgin Atlantic launches tactical advertising on British Airways misfortune

Virgin Atlantic has launched a tactical marketing campaign on the back of the British Airways Christmas strikes, claiming that “at least there’s one British Airline you can count on”.

British Airways planes have been thrown into chaos this week as cabin crew voted heavily in favour of a 12-day strike, and it appears that already rival airline Virgin Atlantic is looking to capitalise over it. “All  of  us at Virgin Atlantic would like to reassure potentially stranded British  Airways  passengers  in  Australia  that  we still have some seats remaining  over  the  busy holiday period to get you home to your families,” said Nick Larkworthy, Virgin Atlantic Communications Manager.

It’s  a  shame  that British Airways has soured the holiday plans of many– but  rest  assured Virgin  Atlantic,  Britain’s flag carrier, is ready and waiting to assist with last minute bookings.

Virgin Atlantic has launched a tactical marketing campaign on the back of the British Airways Christmas strikes

Virgin Atlantic has launched a tactical advertising campaign further slamming British Airways with an ad in today’s Sydney Morning Herald which reads: At least there’s one British Airline you can count on this Xmas.

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