I'm afraid so...
The last time I looked LIDO (straight out of the wrapper) was about US$800K plus implementation/training, customisation, maintenance, support, etc. so you have to have deep pockets or significant negotiating skills to play that game. It is really a BIG airline system and the BIG airlines don't have a lot of spare cash at the moment so LIDO are feeling the pinch more than the rest of us.
It's pretty tough on the frontline at the moment. Not much new business to be had out there and too many players in the market fighting for it. We are holding our own though.
Hadn't heard anything over here with regards to FEBA's comments but it wouldn't surprise me. Jepps has a load of Boeing money behind it now so in a better position than most of us.
I will certainly be watching this thread with interest if it does turn out to be true.
Whooaahh!!!