I've been telling people this strike action is playing exactly into MOL's hands..
He is loving this. If a situation came where the intransigence eventually caused Mannion to walk as his position would be untenable. What reputable, talented businessman would ever come in and take over? Who would want such a poisoned chalice where you cannot make commercial decisions without your workers saying no and walking out?
The stock price will tumble and nobody will want to invest. The airline will then be offered at a cut price and who would be the one to step forward??
He'll happily take a loss as FR have such a war chest and he will take over the airline.