Can't understand any of this. Why such angst? Does jmc-man ask other airlines to declare their commercial startegy on PPRUNE - er no! So why does he think NOW would want to do that.
From what I hear the AOC process went well and I think you'll find that everyone in NOW is confident of what they're doing.
Thunor - misinformed garbage.
When you get over the rather ridiculous idea that airlines will declare their commercial intent on PPRUNE then you might be able to form a more balanced view.
Anyway jmc-man - why the angst? Whats eating you?
(PS: barcadi walla seems clued up - if you bother to look into it, I think you'll find that Easyjet are more than a little worried)