Electric
I think we're almost on the same wavelength here. I would love to see BMI with access to the US market. I just don't want to see a free for all as UK airlines don't receive the same government backing as their US counterparts. So, do an even swap with flight for flight. Give the US carriers 10 extra flights to LHR per week for 10 extra flights into JFK, Newark and Boston for UK based airlines. That way, everyone's happy? We'll see.
My other question is still unanswered. Where will all these extra slots come from? Somehow, I don't think BA will be keen to donate any more of theirs.
Roadtrip
Thanks for the kind offer, but most European nations are gradually moving away from their former imperialistic intentions under the guise of "doing what's best for the locals", so we'll leave that to the US. I figure it will still take a few years before it comes back to bite them in the ar$e.
Cheers, LP