@mikkie4
This deal does not factor in with the proposal from FR/FlyBe.
EI are charting their own course to maintain their success. A large part of that is using the RE aircraft under the EIR brand to operate routes that compete with FR and/or operating more frequencies with a mix of ATR/A320.
The FR bid if successful would result in the EIR operation being ended. FlyBe Ireland may take some of these routes. FR have always displayed a dislike of RE and the opportunity to kill off both EI and RE in 1 fell swoop must be making MoL salivate with anticipation