Why can't we have a level playing pitch in Irish Aviation?
We do.
The Commission for Aviation Regulation is the economic regulator.
It tells the DAA and IAA the maximum they can charge.
Cork could offer zero charges to Ryanair to switch the Shannon Nantes service if they want to play by the new rules.
The DAA has a scheme of discounted charges for
new routes which is available to any airline wishing to provide a service.
Thing to remember is that this offer is available to anyone who can/wishes to avail of it.
Very few airlines have surplus capacity to throw around willy nilly.
If they can get a better return elsewhere they are there not here.
Maybe try and get Wizz back now that FR are doing Poland from SNN
RYANAIR have encouraged them to seek pastures greener for now.
Chance of them returning to Ireland any time soon are?
Cork to be made independent like SNN,
Wait until after the next general election for this to happen.
Only way is to make Cork cheaper than Dublin.
How would you achieve this?
Airports have large fixed costs, maintenance and such.
Realistically all you have in play here are staff costs?
the handling fees in DUB are bound to be higher
Not necessarily there is a critical mass in Dublin.
This gives economies of scale.
Unit costs in Dublin are probably on average lower.
All airports hope to get better return on their staff costs if only some of those nasty T & C's could be made go away.