He deserves every penny! Running a global business of the complexity of BA with the the problems of the global and national economy, the huge needs for capital expenditure plus dealing increasing competition and soaring fuel costs and staff groups snapping at your heels, is a 24/7 , 365 days a year occupation. You don't walk away at 5pm and forget about it. It is there demanding your attention every waking minute. And seemingly for little thanks or appreciation from those whose livelihoods you are trying to protect. There is cynicism all around ,- even when you give up £ 700k! There must be moments when he thinks "Sod it,- and them all". Wouldn't you?