Very interesting post
LastPastThePost. Your honesty and self-reflection are admirable. I just wanted to pick up on this point you made though, as I don't really agree.
The more I looked into British Airways and IAG, the more concerned I got about its finances and its ability to grow in the future.
British Airways recorded very strong profits in 2013 after re-surfacing from one of the worst recessions in living memory. There has been a strong emphasis on reducing the airline's cost base, and now it's in much better shape for sustainable and profitable growth. So - really - if there was a time to be concerned about BA's finances I think it was five years ago rather than now.
In terms of IAG, the group's prospects appear good. Iberia made a loss last year but that was expected with all the internal restructuring it has gone through. It's anticipated that they will be profitable next year and Vueling are also looking strong.
