.....But then I guess it comes down to how much BA/VS would value a LHR - secondary city would it not ?
If they felt they were at a disadvantage would BA buy into that ...?
If it was "simply an opportunity to compete directly MAN-PEK" they are going to politely decline are they not ? It then comes down to selling your case and point of view to the game changers and who has more clout MAG batting for Manchester (and now sadly Stansted) or BA/VS.