Richard Branson Tries to Mortgage Private Necker Island to Save Airlines Amid Coronavirus Collapse
in the main lodge’s wine cellar, as a makeshift bunker. The island was devastated.
Afterwards, Branson used the island to raise awareness and funds for those hit hardest by the hurricane., with pricing from $3,500 to $8,000 per night with a minimum three-night stay. Included in that price are food and beverage, a full staff, access to infinity pools and tennis courts, equipment for windsurfing, kite-surfing, water-skiing and more, and a “disco dj” for one night.
The extraordinary offer comes just hours after Branson failed to obtain an $888 million bailout package from Australia’s government, making Virgin Australia the first major airline to fall into administration as a result of the pandemic.for not volunteering more of his fortune, estimated to be nearly $5 billion, to protect his airlines and prevent job loss.
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