Jet2 rumours
While i dont think that Ryanair will acquire any airlines this year. I think that in the context of grounding 20 planes over the winter, a takeover of Jet2 could work really well.
The 20 738s could be (i realise training of crew would be required) sent to LS bases to operate existing routes, ie MAN LBA etc. The existing fleet could be sold or returned to the lessors, or kept on by the dart group for Frieght, and by next Spring new Ryanair arrivals (738s) could step in to fill the void of the 20 (or less) 738s that would to LS.
As i stated above while it would make sense, i dont think this will happen. However, I can see some consolidation coming within the market. Surely a tie up of a smaller LOCOs ie Bmibaby, Globespan, Jet2 would merit some wisdom?