IAG got exactly what they wanted from Monarch.... Slots at LGW and plenty of work for their mates in Qatar. If they wanted the crews they could have made a bid for the LGW bit of Monarch. Lets face it Easy could have had Monarch crews in MAN as well but it seems they also would rather use Qatar. Isn't the free global market wonderful
Monarch is gone...lets move on.
Good luck and well done to all those getting picked up by BA, I'm sure you'll have a great time.
Now I must remember to change my profile name