Originally Posted by
BA235
Have I blundered into the Mail online comment section? What is it with the flag/'British'-ness/patriotism/national pride etc? It's only an airline, and if an alternative company - let's call them Emirates - held the position that BA does at LHR vis a vis network, FFP et al I am sure I wouldn't be the only one that would be using them. Being British (which, for my sins, I am) has absolutely nothing to do with it. Thank Goodness.
Whilst believing that there is a choice and would never suggest to deny people of it, it is a bit unfair to criticise British people for supporting a British airline employing British people. Are we not allowed to be patriotic and support our own companies anymore?