Originally Posted by
shamrock7seal
Very good news indeed... LCY was in need of a service and brand such as Aer Lingus. Could this spell the beginning of the end of the EI agreement with Stobart?
IAG is not that sensitive that it wouldn’t allow competing airlines. What about Iberia and BA on Madrid London? This signals more co-operation/market share.... plus keeping revenue in the same group is wise.
I think Stobart might well be worried. If CityJet and AirNostrum do merge, as planned, the group will operate ATR's. AirNostrum has planned to open an ATR operating Irish subsidiary with the stated intent of bidding for the Aer Lingus Regional franchise.