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It looks like Ryanair did vote because the total votes cast were around 80% of votes in issue. Unless they only voted part of their shareholding which wouldn't make much sense....
According to The Irish Independent, 10th Dec 2014
Aer Lingus could have new CEO by end of month - Independent.ie
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Aer Lingus could have new CEO by end of month
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It was reported in the Independent today, appears to suggest the Premier Europe name because Premier is what Aer Lingus brand their transatlantic business product but this hasn't been the case for a few years now, everything was rebranded simply as Business Class so I doubt it's going to happen. A more finely tuned business fare might be offered in the near future but I don't see the return of a separate cabin.
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Rumours of possible bid from IAG for EI|
Aer Lingus shares jump after rumoured IAG bid
http://www.4-traders.com/RYANAIR-HOL...imes-19564343/
UK rule tomorrow on Ryanair stake.
As for the Business class that's where I saw it but couldn't post a link.
Aer Lingus shares jump after rumoured IAG bid
http://www.4-traders.com/RYANAIR-HOL...imes-19564343/
UK rule tomorrow on Ryanair stake.
As for the Business class that's where I saw it but couldn't post a link.
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BA trying to add to their slots and build a monopoly at LHR
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Ei aircraft on order
IAG maybe aware of the pending ruling outcome re FR share holding,
EI may look again at LHR ABZ/EDi flights when Wee REd finishes
BA see EI 350 order for 9 planes as worth grabbing for themselves, long lead in time for a new Airbus and BAcmight want these from EI and
EI are taking good volumes of pax ex UK to USA , so remove a competitor , get new planes quicker and more slots , worth a punt , but my shares are staying with me for now
EI may look again at LHR ABZ/EDi flights when Wee REd finishes
BA see EI 350 order for 9 planes as worth grabbing for themselves, long lead in time for a new Airbus and BAcmight want these from EI and
EI are taking good volumes of pax ex UK to USA , so remove a competitor , get new planes quicker and more slots , worth a punt , but my shares are staying with me for now
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BA trying to add to their slots and build a monopoly at LHR
Walsh knows the Government would not give them backing unless all the slots were to remain on Irish-LHR routes so that can't be his main motivation.
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In my view, this is a positive development. I see natuaral synergies between IAG and Aer Lingus. And contrary to comments, I do not see this as being an attempt by BA to gain more US traffic via LHR ex Ireland. The Ireland US network is strong, and will continue to grow. Dublin has potential for massive EU-US expansion. Like Dubai has, and we see even at airports like Reykjavik Icelandair, on the back of a very small population can sustain a great US network built on connecting traffic, Dublin has so much more potential.
The Dublin/ London route is a massive market, which is totally a focal point, why on earth would BA be a threat to that. What I could see is that larger aircraft could be used at a reduced frequency, that would make a lot of sense. Many of the departure times of BA and EI are largely complimentary in any case. Consolidate Aer Lingus' position on Ireland UK and release some slots, continue to grow the hub at Dublin.
The other benefits would be those of scale e.g. procurement and handling etc. Aer Lingus could bring its own strenghts to bear on the group operation and secure its future, which without a strong partner, could be extremely challenging. IAG is the right group for EI....
The Dublin/ London route is a massive market, which is totally a focal point, why on earth would BA be a threat to that. What I could see is that larger aircraft could be used at a reduced frequency, that would make a lot of sense. Many of the departure times of BA and EI are largely complimentary in any case. Consolidate Aer Lingus' position on Ireland UK and release some slots, continue to grow the hub at Dublin.
The other benefits would be those of scale e.g. procurement and handling etc. Aer Lingus could bring its own strenghts to bear on the group operation and secure its future, which without a strong partner, could be extremely challenging. IAG is the right group for EI....
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If IAG were successful in a bid for Aer Lingus, there would be a referral to the competition authorities, who would analyse the deal on a route-by-route basis. DUB-LHR is currently an EI/BA duopoly and would fall to a monopoly, so one would expect that the price of approval for a deal would be the surrender of a package of slots in DUB and LHR to allow a competitor to enter that route. Who would a credible competitor be? Easyjet? Eurowings? Little Red operated by Aer Lingus? (that last one is a joke, by the way 
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Cyrano, re your comments about surrender of slots on DUB LHR, we didn't see the same when IB and BA came together in IAG. In fact BA exclusively operate LHR BCN now ...
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The Dublin/ London route is a massive market, which is totally a focal point, why on earth would BA be a threat to that. What I could see is that larger aircraft could be used at a reduced frequency, that would make a lot of sense. Many of the departure times of BA and EI are largely complimentary in any case. Consolidate Aer Lingus' position on Ireland UK and release some slots, continue to grow the hub at Dublin.
The other benefits would be those of scale e.g. procurement and handling etc. Aer Lingus could bring its own strenghts to bear on the group operation and secure its future, which without a strong partner, could be extremely challenging. IAG is the right group for EI....
Cyrano, re your comments about surrender of slots on DUB LHR, we didn't see the same when IB and BA came together in IAG. In fact BA exclusively operate LHR BCN now ...
Maybe there would be an issue for LHR-DUB and some slots would have to go, but only if another carrier was interested, and judging by the VS experience............
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After Little Red
Mm hear that the 4 320's will be rebranded Star Alliance and continue on ABZ and EDI ,with UA as a partner
Now that might cause a few thoughts on bid offers?
Now that might cause a few thoughts on bid offers?