INTERVIEW: Virgin America VP Brian Clark

His company has a big brand name and more than $300 million in startup capital, but Virgin America vice president of planning and sales Brian Clark is quick to point how small the carrier is, with its first three routes launched just last month. Leveraging its from-scratch start on in-flight services, customer-facing technology and a simple pricing structure, Virgin America is aiming to serve 30 cities in five years. Along the way, according to Clark, the airline will incorporate both new and tr