Flybe have taken a big risk on this one - If the EU give the go ahead flybe (allegedy) get 3 years cash and then have to compete with Ryanair. If it does not get the go ahead they have p*ssed of Aer Lingus who may sense blood against a weeker Airline - Flybe's dublin routes would be in the spotlight and who knows what else...or maybe after all this goes away Flybe and Aer Lingus kiss and make up and become a partnership on short haul european routes...