Taking a closer look at the bid for Aer Lingus

What is in the best interest of the consumer? He/she may be worse off, depending on what happens to slots at Heathrow and Gatwick.

To date, British Airways has chosen not to develop long-haul routes out of Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, unlike Continental United Air Lines, which has done so to the USA.

What is in the best interest of Aer Lingus executives?