Shannon's archaic work practices at both Aer lingus and the old Aer Rianta are responsible for a lot of the pain that's now being felt there. Does anyone know if the DAA sanctioned the Ryanair deal in 2004? or did the Shannon board do a solo run and present the DAA with a fait accomplait. It's terms were very generous for an airport with such a high cost base. Furthermore Ryanair were constantly refused similar deals at both Dublin and Cork.