Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson told ANSA on
Thursday that he saw limited possibilities for ITA Airways's
growth and that the Irish low-cost airline was interested in
filling its space.
Wilson said ITA is a smaller company compared to Ryanair, which
has never operated with a 'point-to-point strategy' like the
low-cost carrier.
Noting he saw limited growth for ITA, the CEO said the low-cost
airline was ready to fill its spaces.
Wilson also said ITA faces a difficult situation connected to
Rome's airports.
Ciampino has a limit of 65 daily flights while Fiumicino is an
expensive airport, said Wilson, describing the situation as bad
news for Rome and ITA while Ryanair wishes to grow.
Lufthansa in January finalised its acquisition of a 41% stake in
the Italian state-owned airline in a deal designed to boost the
carrier's presence in the southern European market.
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