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Thanks Tom1927 for some reason and logic. It is sorely lacking here sometimes. Many seem to just sow F.U.D. and don't even own IAG shares. Others seem to abhor ANY rules, guidelines or arguments that may impact their investment by the smallest fraction of a penny, they are I suppose true capitalists willing to sacrifice all on their bonfire.
Regarding IAG shares though, having an average price of about 1.36 it's always going to be up from here for me I think, we may be in something of a holding pattern till results next month, (canny investors may take this opportunity/risk) to up their holdings. We seem to be locked in a bit of a formation with the American airline companies, rising and falling in unison, but Europe is it seems a month or so in front of America when it comes to virus/pandemic progression, so there seems no logic there other that the transatlantic flights effect which obviously impacts B.A.
Not sure others have seen this but I will place a link for it.
https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Industry+Sectors/Airlines
Good luck to all. DYOR.

BB.
As always, I'm never really sure why you post here. Your angle seems to be one of sewing decent and displeasure.
You said..
"I know there was suspicion from the start on some of the information given by experts but it took until omicrons and SA for proper questioning to be raised, and even then it had to be via a political ambush in cabinet meetings. Looking around the news feeds around the world, the exact same mistake and response is being made, trying to control the spread of a virus that has a low serious health impact."
So BB, were all of the Covid strains of equal danger to health?
Do you know of the implications of a swamped healthcare system during early to mid 2021?
Was your crystal ball able to pre warn/inform you of the less dangerous latest strain, (Omicron)?
Thank goodness I have not waded through all your 4220 odd postings but other than posting F.U.D. what do you do here?
What is your real agenda? You have said that you own no IAG shares after all.

Hi Mexiart and welcome.
That's a great sentiment, unfortunately it won't happen, this chat room though useful to a degree because of the few relevant posts by some, is in many ways deeply infected by a right wing cancer, and many anti UK trolls simply sowing unrest. The LLOY one is even worse. Their aim is to browbeat others and to make the place insufferable to non political people or those unlike themselves. Just look at the latest "Battle cries" about Blair, though he's no favorite of mine, is he worse in retrospect than many in power for the last 12 years? The raising of put1n's buddies to the house of lords! The major contributions to their party? Of course not, (they too have supported false wars). There's no point mentioning the "B" word, (that really get's their lather frothing) though that will hobble this nation for decades. This is their playground, the fact that they want to **** all over it to suit themselves simply shows what dogs do. (Just wait for the pack to attack).

https://www.fool.co.uk/2021/12/29/could-it-finally-be-time-to-buy-iag-stock/
Good luck to all.

It's no different in the U.K.
"How Priti Patel’s new policing bill threatens your right to protest
A new policing bill put forward by the Government could make peaceful protests and marches a thing of the past."
HANNAH WESTWATER
7 Dec 2021
https://www.bigissue.com/news/activism/how-priti-patels-new-policing-bill-threatens-your-right-to-protest/

From Interactive Investor.
"But right now, it’s at 147p. And as transatlantic flights to the USA have reopened, this price point could represent great long-term value, especially as many of its competitors have been forced to exit the market.
It’s true that financially, IAG has seen better days. But its Q3 results show glimpses of silver linings. Passenger capacity was 43.4% of Q3 2019, with Q4 capacity planned to be at around 60% of 2019. By summer 2022, it could be flying the same number of passengers as it was pre-pandemic.
And its operating loss halved quarter-over-quarter, while operating cash flow turned positive for the first time since the pandemic began. And with liquidity at €12.1 billion, the company can continue absorbing losses in the short term. However, it does expect a full-year loss of €3 billion for the year. And as remote working becomes the norm, and leisure travellers become wary of being trapped abroad, it could take more time than the company envisions to get back to normal. Of course, if the pandemic fizzles out in 2022, it could benefit from a release of pent-up travel demand".

Personally (and I may be wrong) I see little need for a rights issue, they seem to have cash in the bank or lined up ready. It's a major European based player, the last merger deal was frowned upon by the E.U. competition body, but if others were in danger, as with the banks here, rules could become more "flexible" and hence supportive. BA seems to be something of a cash cow with plenty of slots to the USA so I can't see that being sold off either. Obviously there could be turbulence ahead for a few reasons, but my view is that the worst is behind us.
(NOTE. After selling NWG and LLOY, IAG is a major share holding, average sp about 1.363).
DYOR.

JTan.
I agree with some of what you have said, but where I believe you are incorrect is that vulnerable people largely observe the rules and do stay inside etc. An old couple a few doors from me had not been out for 13 months during the earlier stages. Their family delivered food etc to the front garden. Others I know have done the same. In fact I don't remember seeing any older people breaking rules, most feel very nervous and worried about the whole Covid thing. They have made no limitations on my or others lives. Remember, the more people who are irresponsible, catch and spread the virus, though they may not suffer the consequences others do, be it through Covid, it's mutations, or full hospitals and cancelled cancer and other treatments. Older people may be in the majority who get sick or die, for unfortunately this is the way of life, but to me, they have paid into society already and are more than worthy of any benefits now. They must be supported, just as you were when young. I hope it's the same when I retire eventually.

Jtan.
Regarding what our so called "Leaders" (LOL) do, I don't care, I never voted for them, they are a sad product of selfish families and private schools. But remember you too have, as we all do a responsibility to our fellow man. We have the ability to do what is right no matter what a person wearing a blue rosette does. That is our moral compass.

Fordm
Interesting. Why not just euthanize all those after retirement age or who are sick in any way? This seems only a small step from your proposal and mindset. Where do you think that new viruses are hatched? In the bodies of the unvaccinated. So are the generations of young people in the past who have given their lives, time and sweat for what we take for granted today or who have paid for or helped the present young of no use to society? Are you saying that when they are older F - - K'em ? Is that your narrative?
You may be right about a death rate of less than 1% but is a pint at a pub or not having to wear a mask worth that one person's life or the pain it causes their family to you? Unless I am mistaken were you not proposing a similar line on the LLOY board?

Jtan.
OK, so is it just the western companies that could be profiting? What is happening in India, China, Russia and North Korea? Is "Profit" allowed there in the way it is in the west? My take is that if the pandemic is as bad there, then it's not a construct of western companies. Would you agree?

Jtan.
I apologise for my spelling and grammar mistakes, including.
An IAG... not A, IAG
They're not their.
I type even more slowly than I think.

Jtan
I've always thought that share trading, (which I have been doing for 35 years or so), requires a mainly positive mindset. Unless I suppose one is shorting and or bashing all the time. As this is nominally a IAG forum, what do you see as the benefit of continually sewing unrest and dissention on a political or national basis? Where in the world, (getting back to your suggested topic) do you see as a better handler of these present situations? Never having voted tory, I don't think their doing a great job, but who is?

Jtan.
Can I ask, do you actually own any or many shares in IAG?

So, other that jumping off a skyscraper, what do you propose? Remember we will all watch you go first.

Smithy.
As it's for New York the rates of infection may be higher there than in the countryside. Below 65 yrs the rate is 0.09% I said a total figure of 0.1% so according to this report I was on the low side.
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/coronavirus-death-rate/
"Mortality Rate (23k / 8.4M = 0.28% CMR to date) and Probability of Dying
As of May 1, 23,430 people are estimated to have died out of a total population of 8,398,748 in New York City. This corresponds to a 0.28% crude mortality rate to date, or 279 deaths per 100,000 population, or 1 death every 358 people. Note that the Crude Mortality Rate will continue to increase as more infections and deaths occur (see notes under the paragraph "Herd Immunity" below for details)".
Though I may be incorrect, I'm assuming it's fairly typical for large cities. There are other links shown, some with higher figures but as these could be old so in need of updating. It seems unnerving to me that so many people die routinely, and we all go on with our lives as if nothing has happened. Remember this is in addition to all the other 'Normal' fatalities occurring.
DYOR Good luck to all.

Ford.
Luckily people here can easily see what has been said and by whom. I need nothing more.

Ford.
You clearly are trying to feign hurt now. It does not work. You have never equally apportioned blame to all, as it should be. That is your message. Only you know why that is. Others can guess for themselves.

Ford.
PS. Keep on with the child dying narrative, if that's what you want to take advantage of, it's just so obvious. Disgusting. Did you get that idea from Qanon ?

Ford.
Don't misquote me, or put words in my mouth as you are doing. You are letting your colours show. I have never said any such thing and you know it. What is clear is that All the richer countries have to change their policies. But clearly the same harmful ends can be achieved by different selfish means. That is apparent in geopolitics, I excuse no one. Who are you excusing?

Ford.
Ah, the emotive "fuelling wars that let children die from hunger". So crippling debt and undervaluing supplier countries natural resources does not do that also? Are you saying that a dictator in a country with a long term plan of expansion and dominance is any less corrupt as far as as the world is concerned? Or one of undermining democracies and sowing seeds of revolt and disharmony is good?