It is getting more interesting by the moment! There were reports on today's 1 pm news on RTE radio that the Shannon authorities are ready to offer reduced charges to EI and said that Aer Lingus's own cost base at snn could be looked at. That suggests to me that one party is telling another how to run their business?
There is no problem with Shannon offering EI lower charges to continue LHR services as long as fellow DAA airports can do the same. I am sure EI would welcome reduced charges at Cork Airport if that is what it would take to base another aeroplane in the Munster capital for a few more new routes next summer.
Mind you, Mr O'Leary and Ryanair would have their beady eyes on any reduced charges too being offered by snn to a competitor on another London route?
Hmm!