I think it is better for MAG to be involved in the LON market and able to directly influence it than not be there at all. STN has a significant LCC market, but struggles on long-haul. Even there a lot of ground has been lost to LGW and SEN, which compete directly with STN, rather than MAN. Being part of a larger group could being benefits to both STN and MAN, with combined packages, etc being available. Better to be at the table, than out in the cold, as far as I am concerned.