BA CAN AFFORD TO PAY
It's accepted that they have assets of 2.4 Billion that are not used for operational reasons.
Profits , already £450Million (before tax ) are within 4 years likely to approach £1 Billion as the company hits a 10% margin.
The facts are that LHR is a goldmine. BA is an inefficient, clumsy, poorly run company and has the potential to make even more money.
It has been paying down debt at a rate of over £1 billion per year since 2001.
Recent share movements show the sentiment ;
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