I have seen the article in a western paper too, I hope this is not the case. I would prefer to see an Irish carrier be awarded the route first especially when they have bid for it and have a more comfortable aircraft. I hope the thought of Aranns monopoly on the pso routes does not play a factor because of some rants in the media as they do have the correct aircraft to operate the route if they can.Even Ryanair after that but a 738 is total over kill.I think these would be a sounder options after loganair being awarded the route before dropping it out of the blue.