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14/01/2009
Mayday! Aviation Chiefs Go Head-To-Head
The runways are cleared and emergency vehicles are on standby, as Ireland's aviation heads go 'mano-a-mano' on live television.
Michael O'Leary (pictured) and Dermot Mannion will take part in a live debate over Ryanair's proposed takeover of Aer Lingus.
The rival airline bosses are pencilled in to appear on tonight's Prime Time on RTE to argue out the €748m takeover bid.
The Aer Lingus Chief Executive, Mr Mannion, has consistently refused to consider Mr O'Leary's bid, which he says greatly undervalues the airline and would be breach EU rules on competition.
The debate is also expected to focus on the recent revelations over Mr Mannion's controversial severance deal, which he gave up last week.
Ryanair has said repeatedly that its offer of €1.40 per share was generous, however shares in Aer Lingus were up 0.6% at €1.57 yesterday, and have traded above the Ryanair offer price since December, four days after Ryanair's offer.
This means the Ryanair offer is now worth even less, and could lead to a point of contention for the Ryanair boss.
Meanwhile, Ryanair is today expected to 'buck the trend' in credit-crunched aviation, with an announcement that it will open a new route, from City of Derry to Alicante.
See: Spanish Link For Derry?
(DW)(BMcC)
Michael O'Leary (pictured) and Dermot Mannion will take part in a live debate over Ryanair's proposed takeover of Aer Lingus.
The rival airline bosses are pencilled in to appear on tonight's Prime Time on RTE to argue out the €748m takeover bid.
The Aer Lingus Chief Executive, Mr Mannion, has consistently refused to consider Mr O'Leary's bid, which he says greatly undervalues the airline and would be breach EU rules on competition.
The debate is also expected to focus on the recent revelations over Mr Mannion's controversial severance deal, which he gave up last week.
Ryanair has said repeatedly that its offer of €1.40 per share was generous, however shares in Aer Lingus were up 0.6% at €1.57 yesterday, and have traded above the Ryanair offer price since December, four days after Ryanair's offer.
This means the Ryanair offer is now worth even less, and could lead to a point of contention for the Ryanair boss.
Meanwhile, Ryanair is today expected to 'buck the trend' in credit-crunched aviation, with an announcement that it will open a new route, from City of Derry to Alicante.
See: Spanish Link For Derry?
(DW)(BMcC)
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