Ryanair rejects rumours about Virgin

Ryanair dismissed (17-Dec-2010) rumours it may bid for Virgin Atlantic. The carrier stated it is interested in a low-fare trans-Atlantic service, but "has no intention of bidding for a high-fares airline". Ryanair has received a number of calls in recent days from analysts and media linking Europe's largest carrier with the small UK airline as speculation builds about a re-organisation at Virgin Atlantic. [more]