Up-grade their dated long-haul product, and reduce their short-haul fares by 2.5 per cent per year for a minimum of 4 years...one strong Irish airline group will be rewarding for consumer and will enable both to vigorously compete with the mega carriers in Europe...there are significant opportunities, by combining the purchasing power of Ryanair and Aer Lingus, to substantially reduce its operating costs, increase efficiencies, and pass these savings on in the from of lower fares to Aer Lingus consumers.