Ryanair expand the Ireland - UK market, could this impact Emerald Airlines?
Following the collapse of Flybe in March 2020 and liquidation of Stobart Air in June 2021, many routes between Ireland and the United Kingdom were left unserved. However, Ryanair have recently added an abundance of routes from Irish airports to the United Kingdom, closing the opportunity for a new Aer Lingus Regional airline to have a major presence in the market. Image 1: Ryanair Over recent months, Ryanair have announced a series of routes including: Knock - Edinburgh (commenced in September 2021) - previously served by Flybe Knock - Manchester (commenced in September 2021) - previously served by Flybe Shannon - Edinburgh (commenced in September 2021) - previously served by Stobart Air Shannon - London Luton (commences 7 October 2021) - previously unserved Dublin - Cardiff (commences 31 October 2021) - previously served by Flybe Shannon - Birmingham (commences 1 November 2021) - previously served by Stobart Air Image 2: Ryanair's recent Ireland - UK additions Ryanair have put on ...