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Don't really know too much inside detail about UAL/BMI's agreement as to who'll fly what/where etc. Unlike some posers(posters), I'll readily admit when I'm out of my league.
Have you tried the guvnor?
I do recognise that it's good timing for AA that UAL is applying for similar approval. One less "voice" to overcome.
Donkey Duke,
Hope you realise this is nothing personal here.
AA and BA know there'll be a slot "price" attached.
They obviously don't want to submit one more slot than they have to. For sure, DAL, CAL and NWA will get "something". I still think they would be better off pounding their chests for Gatwick but then, the negotiators probably know plenty more than I do.
When Gatwick gets its second real runway (and yes I do know about the government promises to the contrary) it'll be a jewel. It doesn't have to become all orange!
Cheers,
(ps. sorry about the spelling in the previous post)