I read elsewhere that they were taking over some French bases but apparently it's all bases in France and Portugal.
Malta Air, in reality, are another string to O`Leary`s bow, albeit with lower terms and conditions for those who staff it. I have little doubt that they will turn up all over the place to operate any previously profitable services. Personally, I think this is one big game with the unions which he has been itching for, for some time.