Aer Lingus staff threatened with takeover by Ryanair
Aer Lingus staff are being threatened with takeover by Ryanair if they fail to agree to massive cost-cutting.
EU blocks Ryanair bid to take over Aer Lingus The European Union's antitrust authority on Wednesday blocked budget airline Ryanair's renewed bid to take over Irish carrier Aer Lingus on grounds that it would undermine competition and drive up ticket prices.