1: Sell their LHR slots to BA, which would give EI vast amounts of cash
2: Use that cash to buy back FR’s stake in the airline
3: EI could then re-sell that sake to BA in return (guaranteeing that FR will never gain a majority stake in FR), both airlines form a close partnership with each other (more codeshare partnerships and maybe even some ATI)
Do you think it is a good idea?
BALHR,
All pie in the sky, excuse the pun, why on earth would EI sell its prized asset that is the cornerstone of its short haul operation, have any idea how obsurd it is to suggest that EI are being stubborn holding on the LHR slots?
EI need to remain differentiated to FR so why would they surrender their access to LHR? Crazy.
Secondly,
EI May not be able to buy back the stake, price may become too great, if it became available.
Finally
BA ARE NOT INTERESTED IN BUYING ANY PART OF EI.
So there are just a few barriers to implementing your plan.
EI-BUD