Ryanair eyeing crumbs from Air Berlin table

Ryanair remains interested in acquiring certain assets of broke carrier Air Berlin — including landing slots at major German airports — but has vowed to continue growing strongly in Germany whether or not it is successful.

The Irish airline has been a vocal critic of how the process surrounding the carve up of Air Berlin has seemingly been weighted to favour German flag carrier Lufthansa but has remained interested despite not having access to Air Berlin’s finances.

Ryanair wants to boost its share of the German market from 8% to around 20% in the medium-term.