I already pointed out in this thread yesterday that both NW and DL already agreed to lease slots ( + code sharing ) from their TATL partners under an Open Skies business environment, CO seems to be the big loser at this point, aside from BA and VS. ( http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=673666 )

The value of slots is indeed immense, looking at BA`s market capitalisation ( slots are not part of the balance sheet, if not actually acquired during the year ) I think we can agree that BMI will not fly to PMI from LHR anymore and that especially BMI will be targeted heavily by all kinds of companies...Maybe some Flyertalkers should pool some money and make an offer as well

Will be interesting to see how the BA stock performs in the upcoming weeks...