Originally Posted by
True Blue
on the wider question, will BA and Virgin give up Lgw slots as easily as they have stated?.
BA (through IAG) have plenty of sister carriers to which they could lease LGW slots if they wish. Virgin don’t have the same luxury - and historic appetite by unrelated airlines to lease LGW slots may well have dried up if they think there’s a decent chance that they’ll secure them anyway. Note Wizz Air’s clear commentary to this effect.