Well if one world do increase presence at MAN they will require feed and flybe is the airline of choice.
They already codeshare with BA (LGW), CX, EY, AY etc
If the AA/BA JV are going to look at increasing MAN i would expect to see either AA & BA codesharing on BE ex MAN or IAG trying to buy up BE. IAG do seem to be in the market to buy again currently.
Agreed, however through-ticketing arrangements/code-sharing would do just as well in the event of an increased Oneworld presence at Ringway.
Is BE up for sale? BA owned 10% of BE at one time, does IAG still own this or was it sold?
Would imagine that EI would be the top priority for purchase by IAG should the opportunity arise.
Later on in the questionnaire it became apparent that it was for Manchester airport. Maybe MAN are looking at San Francisco, LA, Boston & Miami to add to their USA flights?
A very welcome development if feasible! The more routes out of Ringway the better. That said, Heathrow still needs two more rwys.