As expected, Sir Beardy has decided to appeal the EU's decision on BA and bmi. VS also seem likely to bid for all 12 slots up for grabs. Can only guess VS have realised that this is such bad news for them, that they have to act.
BBC News - Virgin Atlantic to appeal against BMI sale to BA
Very difficult to see what VS realistically hope to achieve from the appeal, apart from putting more FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) into bmi