I have lost any small respect for Jim Power I might have had after watching prime time. How he can say that Ryanair would not abuse a monopoly position, if they take aer lingus over is beyond me. He is either extremely naive and/or ignorant or biased in some way. It is really irritating me how this big shot "learned" individual can have such a view.
The only reason Ryanair offer low fares on routes is because of existing competition. If competition ends, low fares will end. The consumer will pay more if Ryanair have a monopoly on flights in/out of Dublin airport.
The only reason Ryanair offer low fares on routes is because of existing competition. If competition ends, low fares will end. The consumer will pay more if Ryanair have a monopoly on flights in/out of Dublin airport.