If Go had remained part of BA the latter would probably now have a significant presence at Stansted, as well as at three other London airports.
I disagree and I would point you in the direction of Ted, Delta Song and Continental Light. Even Jetstar has poured poison all over QANTAS industrial relations. BA certainly appears smaller and serves fewer destinations than it did, and until the recession smashed home was making proper money for the first time in ages. Legacy carriers aren't good at low cost off shoots, that's why GO was sold.
What's the source of your numbers 62K, I want a look at the figures.
Remember loss making regional operations from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingam, Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle and all would show up in the period of your figures when BRAL / Brymon was bought in house.Do the figures include the UK franchises such as GB Airways,Maersk UK and Loganair? These are all gone now.