I suspect that Easyjet are interested now given;
- Ryanair's increased profits in the last year
- Ryanair's order for 150 737s, perhaps a signal of their confidence and intent
- The fact that both Go and Easy are looking to buy new aircraft - imagine the bargaining power of a joint order
- A harsh, ongoing price war between Easy and Go which could be curtailed by a acquisition/merger
refs:
FT.com,
UK-wire