Buster,
Dan-air was a particular favourite of mine and I too would like to see a BA airbus wearing a DA retro scheme, though I agree it will not happen.
Totally untrue. American have continued the US Airways tradition of painting aircraft in the colours of their predecessor constituents, albeit with American titles.
Philbky,
I'd be inclined to say that the American V UK situations are a bit different. The US have a huge home or domestic market where most of the retro scheme represent airlines that would have been well know. Most of BA's flying is international and outside of the UK most would not know who Dan-air or BOAC are for that matter. Hence, I'd be in agreement with Buster and I guess it comes down to brand building and the value add from such a paint job, be hard to see where they could gain anything. Whereas in the US adorning the schemes of well liked by gone airlines could be good to enhance the likes of say AA. Just my perspective.
EI-BUD