Ryanair says EC to block Aer Lingus takeover, vows to fight 'unlawful' decision

Ryanair said yesterday that it expects the European Commission to block its proposed €1.48 billion hostile takeover of Aer Lingus and vowed to fight the decision vigorously. The EC has until July 4 to issue a ruling on the merger ( ATWOnline , May 7) , but Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said "leaked"...

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