it actually falls into the hands of AL. They wont be able to beef up until 2007/08 re crewing/ aircraft.
Its all a stitch up and agree 100%. On a positive side there is now light at the end of the tunnel as against vica versa.
Maybe FR might lapse and go long haul even after what O'L says about never venturing on the dark side.
Short term...crap / Long term there is a definite end. Deo gratis and let competition begin for the good of the irish economy.