A revolutionary new plan for Estonian Air

Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip said that the Estonian state does not intend to remain the sole owner of Estonian Air after talks conclude with current partner SAS, but wants to find a strategic investor for the aviation company, National Broadcasting reports.
The state’s aim is to guarantee that Estonia’s flight connections are preserved and the aviation company’s development is guaranteed. He said that the competition at the European aviation market is very tough. “Which is why we’ve come up with an entirely new strategy – that Estonian Air should have a strategic partner,” said Ansip, adding that “our analysts have poured over spreadsheets and business plans for two weeks, and we are confident that our new plan will pave the way to a successful future for Estonian Air.” Asked who that partner might be, a spokesman for the Prime Minister, on the condition of anonymity said “our leading candidate is SAS.”

Just Don't Get No Respect

Ott Licht would like just a modicum of respect. The chairman of the brewery Viru Õlu isn't happy about PM Andrus Ansip saying Estonia has only one brewery (not his) and President Ilves saying Latvian ice cream tasted better than Estonian ice cream. A column by Meelis Kubits in the weekly Eesti Ekspress recently explored the issue of the Estonian government's distaste for businessmen.
At last year's independence day presidential reception, businessmen were not seated in the main ballroom but were assigned to an anteroom next to the lavatory with a TV brought in for them to view the festivities. Instead of catered food, they were served Estonian Air coach-class meals in blue plastic boxes and charged for their drinks.