I'm kinda on Branson's side with this one - It means BA does have an monopoly at Heathrow - and less competition is not good for the punter.
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Once the deal is completed, IAG's share of take-off and landing slots at Heathrow will rise from 45% to 53%, consolidating its position as the airport's most powerful carrier. Branson, Virgin Atlantic's co-owner and founder, urged competition authorities to block the deal
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