Although clearly not if the Commission has its way !
I think the commission is a political animal to give "independent" cover to a very difficult political decision. i.e. Annoying thr rich and influential millionaires in Richmond and Chelsea and giving more jobs to poor non-skilled people at the same time as pilots other aviation professionals. It's financial necessity versus the son of a billionaire in the lovely Zac Goldsmith, and that's before you get to BoJo's magic floating airport built "elsewhere". CRIPES!
What's the thought on the non stop China route? It's all centrally planned to be fair but any of the Chinese airlines would be a huge boost given Cathay have seemingly lost interest.