Bottom line is that despite recent problems BA is a steady ship with a reasonable bank balance. Bit by bit the old customs and practices are changing not always for the better and I cannot see Easy taking over a large proportion of LHR slots in the near future as operating costs are considerable and 35 minute turnarounds will only be achieved if drug induced, it takes longer than that sometimes for taxi and startup.
Some of you will have seen the numerous articles this week in repect of Eurostar and clearly in the next few years when it finally gets its act together the carriers will loose a wedge of business that in time will probably cost the LC more than BA and the old contemtables at LHR.