EI-SHN
Not meaning to be rude, EI isn't a state company anymore. You seem to think it should stay operating a route just to keep people in jobs. Its that kind of philiosophy that has held the company back for years. I'm sure if any staff are let go they will get substantial redundancy payments. No cabin crew will be affected as the LHR route is crewed by Dublin crews who overnight in London. Shannon has made its shorthaul bed with Ryanair and now it must lie on it. EI have been operating the route for years yet pay significantly higher charges than Ryanair do. I see now why Cork airport have been so reluctant to offer Ryanair a deal. Shannon has been the darling of the Irish Government for years and EI have been forced into operating services there for years. Thank goodness this seems to be finally over and Cork can finally have a level playing field.