Would I be right to assume that the EU's remit extends only to inter European flights & flights within a single European country? Eg the Uk.
Where do BA/bmi actually compete in Europe other than MAN EDI ABZ That is to say on routes where they are the only carriers?
I could understand the NI office asking for assurances over LHR access from the city airport.
I guess they could always give some slots for bmibaby to fly into LHR from BHD and code share with Virgin under a new owner?