Brussels, 29/08/2012 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 29 August, the European Commission opened an in-depth investigation into plans to acquire Aer Lingus by the low-cost airline Ryanair, which were notified to it on 24 July 2012. The two companies are leading players on the Irish market for passenger air transport services.
The Commission's preliminary investigation into the planned acquisition revealed potential problems of competition. Ryanair and Aer Lingus are the main operators of...