if they fly in and out of the UK
That, packamack, is a very big if. I assume you are familiar with QANTAS/Jetstar?
But when you've won, and BA is an even bigger basket case than it is now, look up the expression "Pyrrhic Victory."
No need to patronise, old not bold, some of us BA types went to school once! We are aware of what we are doing. It is management who will be enjoying the fruits of a Pyrrhic Victory.
Dysag: Ask yourself would the 'future travelling public' prefer to have their aircraft flown by the lowest bidder?