British entrepreneur Richard Branson (L) visits a sushi restaurant for lunch in the Akihabara neighborhood of Tokyo June 2, 2009. Branson, founder and president of Virgin Atlantic Airways, said on Tuesday he believes it is unlikely that all big U.S. airlines will survive for the next 12 to 18 months. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

British entrepreneur Richard Branson (L) visits a sushi restaurant for lunch in the Akihabara neighborhood of Tokyo June 2, 2009. Branson, founder and president of Virgin Atlantic Airways, said on Tuesday he believes it is unlikely that all big U.S. airlines will survive for the next 12 to 18 months.

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