I don't think this is all brinkmanship on Lufthansa part, rather a statement intended to focus the minds of the EU
Equally a walk away leaving unpaid creditors would do immense damage to Lufthansa international reputation, the money might be hurting but that can be earnt back.
bmi is over what ever happens now, the press coverage this weekend will further undermine ticket sales, the trickle of staff leaving will increase week by week, this needs sort by month end and i suspect that the UK Government will be making calls to the EU early this week to tell them to stop faffing.
A sad end to a once proud airline RIP bmi
