Panther,
Sadly I don't think that will happen. Lufthansa stocks are trading slightly down, not what you'd expect after an announcement like this. Currently running at 5 cents down on the opening.
Lufthansa are really stretching themselves at the moment and the requirement to buy up the BMI stock could be the breaking straw. What will the future bring? Investment? Possibly not. Turn around and sell on? Possibility.
The BMI slots at LHR are not that good for Long Haul east or west given their timings. Want to depart New York at 4 in the morning to get to London for your slot at 12 noon into LHR? Don't forget that the slots into and out of LHR are the over riding factors for departure times. Never accuse the BAA of tail wagging the dog.
