I would doubt that GW have lower cost than baby,however it would be far easier to lay off UK pilots than German ones given the strength of German union and employment laws. Not that it will come to lay offīs but if GW have unused capacity then flying for baby makes sense group wise. It would not matter to the punters they would book a seat with the baby brand and it would allow the GW brand to become know, if LH wanted to do that?
If LH donīt wont to keep baby then Jet2 look favourit, but smart money must be on them keeping it in some form,by the end of Oct all must become clear, they need at least 20 plus aircraft for next Summers flying program and with 5 or 6 due back in the first half thatīs a commitment to at least 8 new leases or GW or bmi 319?