Let's be realistic, we'd all be very shocked if BA came to MAN themselves.
The sensible way would be to see if AA could plug gaps to their hubs, as in BOS, DFW, MIA possibly LAX, with greater tie in with BE at this end.
If BA did try themselves then possibly MCO would be for them, but again it'd take a massive turn around in their policy to come back to Ringway.
Be interesting to see who makes the next move...
Agreed, the only way it might happen is if AA (with BA codeshare on the joint venture) loses market share to VS, perhaps in the event, that given the choice, pax specifically want to use a UK carrier.
But how likely is that?
Judging from the comments above, there appears to be potential for increased trans-Atlantic activity at Ringway.
Good, it's about time. Perhaps VS at Ringway will be a catalyst.
Maybe Ringway managment need to spend more time on route development and less on fretting about Heathrow expansion??
BA - Given that BA are circling EI maybe there IS a change of strategy, that said the UK domestic feed into DUB is minscule compared to the "direct" operation offered by BA from Heathrow so surely they are simply after slots or maybe there are some sort of tax implications. That said a company that the goverment believes is wrapped in the Union Jack having its HQ in Dublin would surely be a final nail in the coffin for LHR and RW3
It’s not about LHR slots for BA, BA has adequate slots and actually needs longhaul aircraft, so don’t see EI’s LHR slots being asset-stripped in the event of a purchase by IAG.
It’s more strategic than that: it’s more to do with
preventing the competition acquiring these slots and asset-stripping them from EI.
The above-mentioned company is headquartered in Spain. Spain or Ireland, what’s the difference from the government’s point of view? and how is this related to Heathrow expansion?
I would have thought there was more potential expanding the FlyBe feed Manchester but this is equally small.....BUT with a dozen regional cities now served from MAN there is lots of potential to increase marketing/capacity/frequency !
Yes, more feed would be essential and BE appear to be in prime position....