What strategies did Richard Branson use to transform Virgin Atlantic into a multi-airline empire?

Richard Branson used several strategies to transform Virgin Atlantic into a multi-airline empire. Firstly, he identified a gap in the market where airlines were expensive, lacked choice, and put little emphasis on customer satisfaction. He then focused on customer delight, offering a unique and satisfying customer experience that set Virgin Atlantic apart from its competitors. This focus on customer satisfaction was a key differentiator that helped Virgin compete against legacy competitors. Additionally, Branson's entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take risks also played a significant role in Virgin's success.

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When Richard Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984, the airline world was largely expensive, lacking in choice, and put very little emphasis on customer satisfaction. In fact, Branson started Virgin Atlantic because he himself was an unsatisfied customer with a canceled flight. By 2000, Branson transformed his business from a single leased Boeing 747 into a multi-airline empire worth at least $1.2B. How did Virgin compete against so many legacy competitors that already dominated the market? Branson's focus on customer delight.

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