I assume then that the reversal of the decision to withdraw company business from BA was also a valid decision made by a top executive looking after the interests of organization and it's employees, while having nothing to do with a 250.00 bung each to his daughter and friend! Or am I too cynical?
You are too naive.
I imagine it cost BA a lot more than 2 x 250 to reverse the decision and added something to Ladbroke's bottom line as well as ensuring that their people will be taken a bit more seriously (at least for a while.)
Well done Chris Bell.