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Articles tagged “aer lingus”

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Ryanair drops Aer Lingus bid during European Commission competition investigation

The European Commission is reluctant to grant Ryanair any more control over Irish flights beyond its current fleet or existing 30% stake in Aer Lingus, but that doesn't mean Ryanair will keep trying.

Graham Ruddick, The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

Ryanair drops Aer Lingus bid during European Commission competition investigation

Airlines

Aer Lingus telling anyone who will listen that Ryanair bid undervalues the carrier

Aer Lingus can argue all it wants about its true value, but the reason Ryanair is on its third bid for the carrier is that the latter is in much better fiscal condition than the airline that's begging for public support to shoot down the bid.

Nick Goodway, London Evening Standard | 12 years ago

Aer Lingus telling anyone who will listen that Ryanair bid undervalues the carrier

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic hopes to launch its first domestic flights in UK next year

Virgin wants to take over British Airways' old slots at Heathrow in order to offer the company's first short-haul flights, but it will first have to outbid Aer Lingus, which is expected to also compete.

Ben Griffiths, The Daily Mail | 12 years ago

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Aer Lingus officials beg European officials to prohibit Ryanair’s third attempted takeover

It’s questionable whether the Heathrow bid would work, or if EU’s antitrust laws would allow Ryanair to control 70% of Irish air travel, even with Aer Lingus' inept handling both of Ryanair's bid and its business operations the last few years.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Aer Lingus looks to outside help to fend off Ryanair’s hostile bid

Aer Lingus doesn't have much to offer potential saviors -- no majority stake, no willingness to cede control. And it's choosing the wrong fear tactic to warn consumers about the take-over; when was the last time Ryanair raised fares? Fees, yes, but fares?

Finnbar Flynn, Bloomberg | 12 years ago

Airlines

Ryanair submits formal offer to buy 70.2% of Aer Lingus it doesn’t already own

Ryanair's Michael O'Leary may be a poor man's Richard Branson, but his success where traditional carriers have failed demonstrates that his style of flying is here to stay.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Aer Lingus says it’s not giving in to Ryanair, bids for slots at Heathrow

Aer Lingus' action in the face of all of its problems is practically cute, but it likely won't be able to outflank Ryanair's Michael O'Leary this time.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

UK budget carriers must include mandatory debit card fees in advertised prices

The OFT's move is a welcome one. Travel providers are among the worst offenders when it comes to hiding mandatory fees until the last minute.

Skift | 12 years ago