CLEAN : Ryanair challenges competition with new Br

The transcript discusses the expansion of a new base in Rome, starting operations on December 18th, and the announcement of a new base at Sam with 10 routes and 200 weekly flights. The company plans to offer fares at half the price of competitors like Brussels Airlines and Alitalia. It highlights Alitalia's financial struggles and offers cooperation, while emphasizing a business philosophy of peaceful coexistence with competitors.

What is the airline's plan for its new base starting on the 28th of February?

• To open a base with 4 aircraft and 10 routes

• To launch a new luxury service

• To increase ticket prices

• To close down existing routes

How does the airline plan to position its fares compared to Brussels Airlines?

• Free of charge

• Half the price

• Double the price

• At the same price

What is the main financial issue faced by Alitalia according to the speaker?

• High costs on long haul routes

• Losses on short haul domestic routes

• Overstaffing issues

• Lack of aircraft

What is the speaker's attitude towards cooperation with Alitalia?

• Indifferent

• Hostile

• Open to cooperation

• Uninterested

What is the speaker's approach to competition with high fare competitors?

• Complete avoidance

• Merger and acquisition

• Peaceful coexistence

• Aggressive and confrontational