Well, we know that people in Australia love the idea of both Impulse and Virgin Blue getting up and adding a bit of competition, and it's fun to be able to deliver it. Richard Branson addaustraliabite Change image and share on social
I'm not the sort of person who gives up on things. The first time we crossed the Atlantic in the balloon, it crashed, and we went on and did the Pacific. First time we crossed the Atlantic in a boat, it sank, and we went on and got the record. So, generally speaking, we will pick ourselves up, brush ourselves down, and carry on. Richard Branson atlanticballoonboat share on social
You should not build your customer service system on the premise that your organisation will never question the whims of your clients. Richard Branson buildclientcustomer Change image and share on social
Lightning is something which, again, we would rather avoid. Richard Branson avoidlightning Change image and share on social
We've always had a pretty competitive and pretty ferocious battle with British Airways... It's lasted now about 14 years, and we're very pleased to have survived it. Richard Branson airwaybattlebritish Change image and share on social
People from all over the world come to London wanting to make their own mark on it, and they add to the energy and vitality of the capital. It's got a bit busier since the '60s, but the more the merrier! Richard Branson 60saddbite share on social
When I was four, my mother insisted I get out of the car and find my own way home. Although I got lost, I did find my way home. It taught me the value of independence at an early age. Richard Branson agecarearly Change image and share on social
Capitalism has proven to be the only system that works, but the problem with capitalism is that extreme wealth ends up in the hands of a few people. Richard Branson capitalismendextreme Change image and share on social
With the casino and the beds, our passengers will have at least two ways to get lucky on one of our flights. Richard Branson bedcasinoflight Change image and share on social
I love travelling full stop - so while I've had some harrowing instances, I never look at them negatively. Memories are made when you're travelling - not when you're chained to your desk. Richard Branson chaindeskfull Change image and share on social