Critical Ryanair on the sideline as Air Berlin bids pour in
(WorldNews Business)

Ryanair yesterday reiterated its criticism of Air Berlin`s asset fire sale as an agreement to carve up Germany`s second largest airline looks set to be agreed by September. The Dublin-based airline`s sustained attack comes despite weekend reports that more than ten parties held talks with the insolvent airline about acquiring parts of the business. In a newspaper interview, Air Berlin`s chief executive, Thomas Winkelmann, said the airline would be parcelled off to `two or three bidders` rather than sold solely to Lufthansa. The comments are aimed at easing a growing row over competition concerns. He also said a...