Aer Lingus News
Aer Lingus announced new routes and increased frequencies
The airline will introduce flights to Verona and Stockholm to the already extensive summer schedule on offer which has holiday options for everyone, whatever the individual’s budget or taste.
Ryanair calls on Aer Lingus to agree to EGM request
Ryanair has written again to Aer Lingus calling on them to accede to Ryanair’s request to an EGM so that shareholders can discuss and express their opinion upon the continuing “cover up” of the Deloitte & McCann Fitzgerald Report, as well as address the issue of further contributions to Aer Lingus’ defined contribution pension schemes, without shareholder approval.
Aer Lingus adds extra Dublin flights
Aer Lingus is planning to run extra flights to and from Dublin to London Gatwick airport, increasing its capacity for passengers on this service by 56% as it increases from 4 to 6 flights a day.
Etihad and IAG in frame for Aer Lingus
Etihad Airways and International Airlines Group (IAG) have emerged as possible partners for troubled Irish carrier Aer Lingus. The Irish government is considering disposing of its 25 per cent stake in the carrier as it seeks to battle budget deficits.
British Airways, Aer Lingus merger on the cards
International Airlines Group (IAG), the company that owns British Airways, could be a step closer to acquiring Aer Lingus, according to reports.
Aer Lingus strike sees losses widen
Irish airline Aer Lingus has see an increase in passenger numbers during the first half of the year and expects to trade well for the coming six months, according to results released earlier. However, the flag-carrier lost €27.8 million during the six months to June 30th, largely as the result of industrial action among staff.
Aer Lingus announces new app and mobile website
Aer Lingus has revealed its new app and mobile website allowing customers to plan and review their flight details, check in, receive travel alerts, check real-time flight information and make a booking whilst staying mobile.
Aer Lingus announces one million seat sale
Aer Lingus has announced a massive seat sale across its entire network.
Aer Lingus strikes deal to avoid strike
Potential strike action at Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus has been called off following a deal with pilots’ unions at the carrier. Thousands of passengers had faced disruption today as pilots threatened to walk out in a dispute over the implementation of a new roster.
Strike action looms at Aer Lingus
Potential Aer Lingus passengers are still no closer to discovering if their flights will depart tomorrow as pilots’ unions continued to threaten strike action. With just hours remaining to secure a deal, airline officials were this morning locked in talks at the Labour Relations Commission.
Aer Lingus settles tax row with Irish Government
Dublin & London 24 February 2011: Aer Lingus Group plc (“Aer Lingus”, “the Group”) today announces that it is making an exceptional provision of €32.5 million in its financial statements following negotiations with the Irish Revenue Commissioners (“Revenue”).
Buoyant Aer Lingus expects full year profits
Irish legacy carrier Aer Lingus has revealed strong trading in September is likely to push third quarter profits above expectations. As a result the carrier expects to generate up to €29 million in operating profit for 2010, at the top end of market expectations.