Like uklad007, I am also stunned at these developments! It will be very interesting to see what the EU and Irish competiton authority will say to this move. The Ryanair website have an analysis however, on their plans for EIN should they assume majority control.
I can't see them being allowed adjust the long-haul ops too much , actually I don't think they'll do anything to them given that they're all profitable and Ryanair state on their website that they will "retain all profitable routes currently operated by Aer Lingus".
Also all Heathrow slots will be retained for obvious reasons.
Let the games begin!
