Now it”s not often that you get a one to one with the chief executive of British Airways. BA has just held its annual press binge. Your editor is one of those who likes to get to an event early, if he can. Willie Walsh also tries to set an example by being punctual (a former British Airways chief, now deceased, was always known as "the late Mr X"). Naturally Willie was on time with ABTN the first media to arrive. Sadly your editor was unable to ask any questions. He had lost his voice. Mr Walsh seemed relieved!