Concerns over bid for Aer Lingus

Chambers Ireland has urged the European Commission to reject Ryanair’s takeover proposal for Aer Lingus, saying the €694m deal would be anti-competitive and bad for Irish business.

In a submission to the commission, Chambers raised particular concerns over the future ease of access to Heathrow for Irish business travellers.

“Heathrow is a vital hub for Irish business, offering connectivity to key destinations across the globe. A Ryanair takeover raises major concerns regarding the future of these vital slots and long term access for Irish business users,” Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland air transport users’ council spokesperson said.