Originally Posted by
Flightrider
Rutan, that’s not quite correct. Aer Lingus were barred in about 1988 under a licensing arrangement to create what were “spheres of interest” for them and Ryanair. Obviously this was swept away in 1992, but your statement that they have never been barred is inaccurate, I’m afraid. I’m sure someone else may be able to fill in the bits of detail I can’t recall.
You are quite correct, I worked in the travel industry at time and remember it clearly. Rutan is incorrect.