Dublinaviator,
Interesting view of what Aer Lingus may gain from a Ryanair takeover but a bit naive.
As I see it as an Aer Lingus employee, no matter what Mr O leary says ( remember him saying that he would not touch Aer Lingus with a bargepole )
He will do these things.
1. Take all the cash from Aer Lingus accounts and transfer them to Ryanair.
2. Sell Heathrow slots to the highest bidder with the exception of those he has
promised to BA , Virgin or whoever is pretending to provide compitition in
the event of his takeover.
3. Sell the short range Airbus aircraft that Aer Lingus own ( 60% of the fleet )
4. Terminate the contract with Aer Arann.
5. Force the existing staff out of the company by changing working conditions and forced redeployment overseas ( with the loss of millions to the exchequer)
6. Dictate avation policy to the airports , government and citizens.
I could go on but you get the point.
With so much to gain why would he not go for it.
He will promise anything for this prize, the chance to destroy his Irish competition at no cost to him.
You are entitled to your opinion as I am to mine however I have more to lose if I am right.