A number of papers are speculatng as to why Qatar purchased 9.9% and how they may be after LHR slots which the Government said they noted the Qatar stake.
Do they explain how the Qatari government buying 9.99% of IAG shares on the open market would gain QR any more slots at LHR? Surely it's a case of buying into a profitable company for investment returns.
If QR wants more LHR slots, wouldn't the Qatari government buy the slots for QR from another carrier (assuming one was willing to sell of course)?
Seemingly Kenny wants a 'permanent cast iron guarantee' on Aer Lingus connectivity at DUB. Who is he trying to fool or what on earth is he talking about?
Usual politicians' double-talk? He doesn't need to worry: these routes are busy and profitable. If they were not, they would have been pulled, they are not PSO routes.
Kennys also taking a gamble on Heathrow being the main UK hub in 20 yrs!
It will be, even with 2 rwys.