Heathrow routes at risk if takeover goes ahead, says chamber boss

Aer Lingus and Ryanair’s 90% dominant position at Cork Airport poses a threat to the airport’s Heathrow routes in a takeover situation, Cork Chamber warned yesterday.

Cork Chamber president John Mullins said a successful takeover of Aer Lingus by Ryanair is a matter of major concern to the chamber, who said the organisation would be focusing on the development of traffic through the airport in the coming months.

“Aer Lingus and Ryanair control 90% of the traffic through Cork Airport. It is a major worry that the Heathrow slots to Cork could disappear in a takeover situation.”