That's a stupid thing to say! Would you prefer BA had a 'buy European First' policy? An airline buys what it thinks suits it best and what it can afford, just as you buy whatever car you chose. Do you drive foreign? I do. 2 highly expensive German automobiles, and lovely they are too. I think the UK has moved on a bit from the 70s 'I'm backing Britain campaign'. Got us buying crap Brit cars instead of the best. Just let BA buy whatever it gets the best deal on just as you buy whatever is best value for you!