The Irish carrier Aer Lingus, takeover target, said the attempt of its low-cost fellow Irish Ryanair is bound to fail since the deal would end up in a situation of monopoly. Ryanair stated it had lodged an appeal against the decision by the European Commission to block the bid for its compatriot carrier. A statement: "Aer Lingus in in no doubt that the appeal will fail and Aer Lingus will assist...