Why was Ryanair blocked from taking over Aer Lingus?


Why was Ryanair blocked from taking over Aer Lingus? The Commission concluded that the merger would have harmed consumers by creating a monopoly or a dominant position on 46 routes where, currently, Aer Lingus and Ryanair compete vigorously against each other.


Has Ryanair ever crashed before?

According to the ASN Aviation Safety Database, Ryanair has never had a fatal accident or incident and only has a single hull loss on record. This came following multiple bird strikes going around in Rome in the year 2008.


Does British Air own Aer Lingus?

IAG takeover (2014/2015) On 14 December 2014, International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling, launched a €1 billion takeover-bid (€2.30 per-share) for Aer Lingus Group plc.


Is Ryanair OK to fly with?

Ryanair has a safety rating of 7 out of 7 from AirlineRatings.com. Ryanair was named one of AirlineRatings.com's Top Ten Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2022.


When did Aer Lingus last crash?

Aer Lingus Flight 712 crashed en route from Cork to London on 24 March 1968, killing all 61 passengers and crew. The aircraft, a Vickers Viscount 803 named St. Phelim, crashed into the sea off Tuskar Rock, County Wexford.


What was the old name of Aer Lingus?

Aer Lingus Teoranta was registered as an airline in 1936. Teoranta means 'limited company' and 'Lingus' is derived from the Irish 'loingeas' meaning fleet. In 1936, Aer Lingus introduced the Dublin to Bristol route at Baldonnel Aerodrome.


Did Ryanair take over Aer Lingus?

Aer Lingus has a hybrid business model of low-cost and traditional carriers, operating a mixed fare service on its European routes and full service, two-class flights on transatlantic routes. Ryanair owned over 29% of Aer Lingus stock and the Irish state owned over 25% before being bought out by IAG in 2015.


What does Lingus mean in Irish?

Aer Lingus Teoranta was registered as an airline in 1936. Teoranta means 'limited company' and 'Lingus' is derived from the Irish 'loingeas' meaning fleet. In 1936, Aer Lingus introduced the Dublin to Bristol route at Baldonnel Aerodrome.


Does RyanAir own Aer Lingus?

Aer Lingus has a hybrid business model of low-cost and traditional carriers, operating a mixed fare service on its European routes and full service, two-class flights on transatlantic routes. Ryanair owned over 29% of Aer Lingus stock and the Irish state owned over 25% before being bought out by IAG in 2015.


Which country owns Aer Lingus?

Aer Lingus is the national airline of Ireland, founded in 1936. Its primary mission is to become the leading value carrier operating across the North Atlantic enabled by a profitable and sustainable short-haul network and supported by a customer-focused brand and a digitally-enabled value proposition.


Where is Aer Lingus ranked in the world?

It ranked 40th on the overall list of the world's top 100 airlines, up from 57th last year. Aer Lingus dropped eight places from 46th to 54th in the overall 2022 rankings.


Is Ryanair UK owned?

Ryanair UK is a British low-cost airline with a second base at Stansted Airport. The airline is the UK subsidiary of the low-cost Irish airline group Ryanair Holdings and a sister airline to Ryanair, Buzz, and Malta Air.


What is the Ryanair controversy?

Ryanair has confirmed that South Africans will no longer have to take an Afrikaans test to prove their nationality before boarding flights to the UK. The low-cost airline is abandoning the controversial requirement after receiving a huge backlash from South Africans, with some accusing Ryanair of racial discrimination.


Why are Ryanair flight so cheap?

While the airline does fly to some main airports, the majority of its flights operate to and from cheaper secondary airports. These airports charge a lot less for things like slots, parking, and airport fees, so Ryanair can afford to offer low fares on these routes.