Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says
Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.
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"The Iran conflict was completely unnecessary. There was a nuclear agreement between Iran and the rest of the world that had been negotiated by President Obama and a lot of European people."
— Sir Richard Branson , Executive
"For this level of fuel price, fuel surcharges were absolutely required."
— Corneel Koster , Executive
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Chief Executive of Virgin Atlantic, managing operations and strategy.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Founder of Virgin Group, known for his entrepreneurial ventures in various industries.
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Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.
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