Lets not forget folks, that Flybe will be up for sale itself soon.
When it floats it may or may not attract interest from AN Other airline
desirous to merge with it or to use it as a feeder. Think of Buzz, Go etc.
On the other hand, of course, the 85% not owned by BA may just be bought by the City institutions and small investors etc.
All I'm saying is, and speaking as one of the Bacons-
'Us today-You tomorrow?'
Remember. What goes 'round, comes 'round!