Can I just throw out a few more questions on the whole EI/IAG relationship, as there are a few points I'm unclear on:
- IAG is on record as having stated that it wants to build hub at DUB. How does this manifest itself? What exactly is it going to do to ensure this happens (or is it all down to EI)?
- If there is a competition for new acft between BA, IB and EI for new long haul aircraft, in what circumstances could EI possibly win this, given that LHR and MAD are bigger hubs.
- If EI's business plans are found lacking, then why is senior management still in place? If they produce growth plans which result in aircraft intended for them being reassigned to other operators, either (a) the other markets are much bigger and EI/DUB will always be the cinderella, or (b) EI's growth plans are not sufficiently ambitious. Which is it, and what will be done to address it?
- Does EI have the right/power to source acft not ordered directly by IAG, e.g. through a lessor, if it does not get the aircraft it needs from IAG?