Easy do not do heavy maintenance in Luton anyhow, the new facility at LGW I think is still line work, alot already gets done via subcontractors elsewhere. Wizzair UK & Techik looked at the old MON hangers but same old story of no guarantee of stand access in front of them.
The need for UK staff for a UK operations will go in favour of Luton of any merger/takeover but obviously at new T&C for some. Staff on good contracts would be in favour as it would be a bigger employer with greater oppertunities. I'm sure some here will have inside views.