Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Yes BA is way to big to fail. It would have to be a very long, slow decline with all critical functions (including it's contribution to the export economy) dwindling to nothing.
It would also require a viable domestic competitor in the airline transport building business. Because just like the EU will keep Airbus going even if it makes horrible business decisions (Airbus 380, A400M) the US will keep some viable US competitor going.