Originally Posted by
BA318
I’d remove Aegean from that list at least. They are a Star Alliance member and shift a lot of transfers at LHR to the US/Canada and beyond. Plus they make money so not in any immediate need to sell up.
Aren't Aegean dropping LGW-ATH as well?
Originally Posted by
BA318
I think the Maltese Gov wouldn’t let KM lose the slot at LHR. It’s always been protected by them
Indeed. Malta MedAir seems to be have been established for the sole purpose of protecting the LHR (and LGW) slots. Separate their ownership away from Air Malta. Their future will have more to do with Maltese politics than economics I suspect
Originally Posted by
BA318
Eurowings stays within the LH group so it might be transferred to another if they need it more but I doubt it.
Could be a way for ITA to get back into LHR in the future, should the LH investment be approved