Heard that Aer Arann were set to start ORK PIK in Oct 2007 once 12 months had elapsed following Loganairs withdrawal in 2006. This would have given them zero charges etc. However Ryanair surprised everyone when they applied for EMA and PIK last September.
Great to see RE reacting so quickly. It makes the the Ryanair Press Conference in Cork last week sound like a silly stunt particularly as opinion in Cork is very negative towards the airline.
The Cork Airport Authority has for perhaps the first time since 2005 got the support of the media, local politicians and the general public in their determination not to be pushed around by Ryanair.