I’m sure the AIL owners Stephen and Peter Bond has their lawyers erect a very large legal firewall between themselves and and Flybmi but by taking over such a vast amount of Flybmi routes they do leave themselves open to criticism about how this whole situation has went down.
One ailing airline with a heavy commitment to European flying which will become more difficult or to any extent is less certain in the new politik.
Another airline with a large commitment to UK flying.
Strategic decision to run one down and place much of the UK flying with another to whom you have recently place Embraer's. Looks ok to me.