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Carrier guarantees French route network for long
term
Ryanair has announced that its much-publicised takeover
of Buzz will not be completed on schedule because it is still waiting
for the final go-ahead from the Office of Fair Trading.
The Irish carrier wanted to complete the takeover of its Dutch rival
by today, and while both carriers say they are anxious to complete
the deal, its completion is being held up while legal papers are
made ready. A spokesman for Ryanair said in a statement: “Ryanair
and KLM have received enormous assistance from the OFT to date and
neither party envisages any difficulties in obtaining the necessary
clearance in due course.”
New bigger network planned
Meanwhile, the Irish carrier is hailing its own decision to guarantee
flights to 18 regional French destinations for the next 15 years
after completing a series of deals with airports in France. According
to The Daily Telegraph, Ryanair will operate the most extensive
Anglo-French network in history from 1 May, flying at least once
a day to 18 destinations.
The news will prove especially popular with Britons who own holiday
homes in France. The managing director of French Property News,
Dick Schrader, welcomed the move. “With the disappearance of Buzz
there has been a lot of uncertainty around. But this real commitment
from Ryanair is extremely welcome, and enables people to plan, knowing
they can reach their property easily.”
[Source: Travelmole]
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