The reason BA mainline is moving onto the INV route is because they also are Ailing (no pun intended) - they will close ranks and take any cream you guy's may have made.
BACON is not salable, they own now't and like Kodak who cant sell 35MM camera film because we have all gone digital,...... they have simply missed the last life boat to be lowered.
If BACON had about 25-30 old 737's then they would possess a critical mass to jump into the thriving loco market. Instead they have equipped with a monstrous fleet of unsuited aeroplanes. They have no place to go.
tell me otherwise!
I know some really nice people at Bacon, however others have assumed too much that the parent will save the day. Disruption payments, 2 sector days, confirmed world travel, final salary pension for some etc etc etc and the BAR remnant has ensured the sea cocks are open and the old hulk will disappear below the waves. The good news is that the real business remains fizzing and jobs are available to those who can change and adapt to the future.