I understood if VIR failed to use them for the 3 year period they would revert to BA, be interesting to see what happens.
My understanding as well unless another (EU) carrier wants to take it on. Can only think of EI and U2 as possible contenders, but not having an interest in it before, don't see what has changed.
FR and BA would close EI asap if they got control, jobs would go overnight
Don't see any circumstances where
both FR
and BA would be running EI.
In the event of BA and EI have to lose some LHR-DUB slots, it's unlikely that FR would want to operate the route. FR has clearly stated that it is not interested in LHR, CDG and FRA.
Would FR be allowed to lease out the slots? Unlikely.
EI just does too well for both of their liking !
Indeed, if that's the case, get a piece of the action. Buy EI and pocket the profits, don't fix it if it's not broken.