Copycatz ,
If you think that Ryanair cannot afford a major buy-out then you know nothing about the current finances of the airlines in question. They have huge cash in the bank.
I am not a RY lover , or employee , but I am a realist , and the reality is that Ryanair have enormous clout these days , cash wise.
I believe that AB cannot hold a candle to RYs finances , please prove me wrong and I will apologise unreservedly.
happy flying.
KK