Ryanair/Aer Lingus do not compete with them on certain routes
CharlieRoy, the whole scenario is scary, the above would be most unlikely given that the deregulated market etc, though it is ironic that Ryanair owes its survival to a similar 5 year restriction on Aer Lingus competing with them on their routes.
BA's support of Ryanair investment is an interesting development. Willie Walsh had said before that given the state of the pension deficit in Aer Lingus he wouldnt be interesting in them pursuing it.
Things can change very quickly that is one thing true in the aviation industry. So who knows?
EI-BUD