What was the main reason for BMI's acquisition by International Airlines Group (IAG)?
To expand IAG's network
To gain more slots at Heathrow Airport
To eliminate competition
To acquire BMI's subsidiaries
Answer
The main reason for BMI's acquisition by International Airlines Group (IAG) was to gain more slots at Heathrow Airport, where BMI held about 13% of all takeoff and landing slots at its peak.
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