Virgin’s Richard Branson accused of double standards during coronavirus crisis
By DW
19 April 2020 |
11:00 am
The airline Virgin Atlantic asked its staff to take eight weeks off without pay in the next three months, but is demanding a €8.5 billion bailout for its industry. Billionaire boss Richard Branson is now taking the heat.
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