Ryanair, Aer Lingus and the European Commission

Ryanair is expressing disappointment about the Commission’s decision to launch a detailed investigation into its proposed takeover of Aer Lingus – but surely it can’t be surprised. The two airlines are each other’s major competitor on routes from Ireland to the rest of Europe http://www.magliettedacalcioit.com – so unless you see the whole of Europe as the only relevant market, there are obvious competition concerns.

You can read the Commission’s press release here.

It now has until May to reach a final decision on whether to clear the acquisition, or else to block it on competition grounds.