Originally Posted by
davidjohnson6
Who apart from BA can find a way to use these slots at short notice, is cash rich, and would be prepared to pay what the seller would likely want as a price ?
If they want to protect them for future use, it'll be Etihad opening the chequebook rather than the other way around. A hefty dowry will be required by any airline taking these slots, and adding new flying at such short notice if Etihad cannot fly them themselves.
If they want to sell them then a distressed sale could enable a carrier to pick up some slots at a knock down price.