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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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