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Articles tagged “ryanair”

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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

Tourism

The Ryanair effect in reverse: Flight cuts to Morocco means fewer tourists

The effect of bulk low-cost airlines like Ryanair and Easyjet can work both ways: they can dump lots of European tourists on your beaches, or they can dump you when things don't go their way. Bet other countries like Egypt -- desperate for tourism -- are lobbying Ryanair now.

Skift | 12 years ago