You seem to forget that DL own 49% of VS they are unlikely to allow VS to fold if they can help it and do so at minimal cost.
VS could just sell it’s slots to DL or AF-KL and that would prevent IAG getting their hands on them.
And would BA want to cede LH at Gatwick to the likes of Norwegian? Probably not. Gatwick has a particular market of its own and many people won’t go to LHR.
as to the fleet of the 20 Neo’s 8 are firm VS orders, 6 ordered via a lessor and 6 are options.
a of VS planes are leased rather then owned.
Last edited by UKtravelbear; Apr 18, 2020 at 8:32 pm