Just re-read my post 3 times, definitely didn't say Ryanair was unsuccessful. Their view IS narrow even if they are successful, they operate in a limited sector, and to say there will only be 5 airlines in Europe is naive. This view comes from a global multi-sector perspective, hardly narrow.

Andrew, Madrid, Spain

I welcome these comment by Howard Millar, the general public have got to realize that to have these uneconomical Airlines scratching around trying to make a profit on old dirty Aircraft in a time of global warming are over. Leave it to the big Player, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

paul, woodford,

To say that such a successful company has a narrow view of the world is pretty narrow indeed. I think that with this strategy Ryanair is just trying to scare possible investors with rescue plans in troubled airlines and force earlier consolidation.

Alberto, London, UK

Ryanair demonstrate yet again their limited knowledge of the airline industry in general based on their own narrow view of the world. Does Howard Millar really believe that over 300 European airlines are going to go bust (and those are just the ones that I know of)?

Andrew, Madrid, Spain

Not such a bad thing really, far too much capacity out there at the moment, it will help cut down on the more poluting frames, ease some ATC congestion and relieve some pressure off LHR.

frank, Oxford,