On 4 November 2011, IAG agreed in principle to acquire British Midland International (BMI) from Lufthansa for an undisclosed sum, in a deal which would increase IAG's share of slots at Heathrow airport from 45% to 54%.
O 4 de novembro de 2011 IAG acordou en principio mercarlle British Midland International (BMI) a Lufthansa por unha cantidade non revelada, nun contrato que incrementaría a porcentaxe de slots de IAG en Heathrow do 45% ao 54%.