U.K.: Ryanair warns of Aer Lingus break-up if merger fails

By CPI | September 23, 2012

Ryanair warned on Friday that Aer Lingus would likely be broken up if the European Commission blocks the bid by Europe’s largest budget carrier to take over its smaller Irish rival. The commission, which acts as the European Union’s anti-monopoly watchdog, is due to rule by January whether Ryanair’s third attempt to take over Aer Lingus would restrict competition.