Sadly I really think he will push it. It's starting to become apparent that WWs strategy is to blindly pursue whatever idea comes into his head with little regard for reality. It's his airline, and his right to manage it is more important to him than the fallout of his ideas.
"He" being Willie Walsh. Not much like you at all then Hand, because after all, you
KNOW you're right! And as we know, the BACC has the right to manage as well - particularly if they disagree with Willie.