I want to pick up on a point mentioned earlier in this thread about British Airways announcing cuts to this winter season, whilst at the same time expanding Openskies.
Are British Airways shareholders aware of the resources that are being used to support Openskies, when cut backs are expected at BA Mainline out of LHR? OS I am told will be a loss making operation for years in the current climate. Other airlines are trying to save money, yet BA are spending many millions supporting this new venture.
I have just got back from JFK/JFK back to back trip. Whilst our load factors on the 747-400 were almost 100%, groundstaff at JFK said that the OS 757 only at best has loads of up to 30 passengers. With the winter approaching, will this be sustainable? How much shareholder money is BA prepared to lose on Openskies?