I couldn't agree more with this statement
'DUP MP William McCrea, who represents the South Antrim constituency where the International Airport is based, said the move would be a retrograde step.
"I cannot understand why Aer Lingus would find it acceptable to compete with British Airways for passengers from the City Airport leaving a vast geographical area of the province without service to Heathrow," he said.
"I accept the removal of BMI Baby was a real blow to the City Airport but seeking to rob airlines from the International Airport rather than attracting new airlines to the province does not seem sustainable."
Why does he think EI will compete with BA? Is it not more likely that the two airlines will complement each others schedules and code share ?