Ryanair Plans to Capitalize on Norwegian’s Problems
Photo Credit: A Ryanair aircraft at Stansted Airport in the UK. The airline thinks some airlines will struggle this winter. Stansted Airport
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With Norwegian and others out of the way, Ryanair would have access to more pilots and probably be able to reduce its aircraft costs.
There’s little love lost between European low-cost rivals Ryanair and Norwegian.
The Irish carrier’s acerbic CEO Michael O’Leary has suggested Norwegian is doomed and last year tensions rose over pilot recruitment. It’s amazing to think that at one stage they were supposed to be working together.
Even though Ryanair has had its fair share of issues recently, Norwegian's problems are greater. Its finances have come under increasing scrutiny of late with rival airlines contemplating a bid. Investors have
