Noel Harrington (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I also asked about the alliance Aer Lingus had with Etihad and other airlines on issues such as procurement. My point is that it is all about relative gains. While Aer Lingus has alliances that are mutually beneficial, this would be more beneficial. The game is the identification of the gap between the existing relationships and a new one that would emerge with IAG.