I can assure you that any purchase of FC mainstream holidays would also include, or at least affect the airline. We are after all only a branch of mainstream holidays.
The only question that remains is whether the deal would include the 767 long haul operation. The European operation has been the weakest link in our profits for years. To bin that to MyTravel and leave them to play in the sun, sex and sangria market makes sense. It just remains to be seen if Peter Long will sell the long haul operation and free himself from marketing all inclusive packages together.
It would seem a dumb move if he does, as it is at present the market leader that is giving the other tour operators and a few scheduled carriers a pain in their bank balances.
Still, whatever happens one thing is for sure. If you're a junior pilot on the Airbus of either MYT or FCA you should seriously consider planning your leap to safety once the iceberg is in site!!
Good luck to all on both sides.
