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JetBlue to welcome Aer Lingus into its Terminal at JFK
JetBlue Airways, New York’s Hometown Airline™, and Aer Lingus, the flag carrier of Ireland, today announced an agreement for the Irish carrier to move its New York flight operations into JetBlue’s acclaimed Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in early 2013.
Ryanair launches latest Aer Lingus takeover bid
Ryanair has announced its intention to make an all cash offer of €1.30 per share for Aer Lingus Group, valuing the Irish flag-carrier at €694 million. The low-cost carrier outlined plans to make the offer through wholly-owned subsidiary, Coinside.
Star studded launch for new route between London Southend Airport and Dublin
Leading Irish showbiz celebrities*, music from traditional ceilidh band Wraggle Taggle, Black Velvet cocktails and a huge plane shaped cake were all part of celebrations marking the launch of a new link between Essex and Ireland.
Etihad Airways confirms 2.9% stake in Aer Lingus
UAE carrier Etihad Airways confirmed today it had acquired a 2.987 per cent stake in Aer Lingus. The news comes just hours after the carrier picked up four awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East ceremony that took place in Dubai last night.
Aer Arann to operate London Luton-Waterford flights as Aer Lingus Regional
Aer Arann and Aer Lingus have announced that under an expansion of their existing franchise relationship Aer Arann will operate all of its services between Ireland and the UK, France and the Isle of Man under the Aer Lingus Regional brand from 25th March 2012.
Aer Lingus warns of trouble ahead as profits rise
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus has seen annual profits double, but warned higher fuel costs and a growing pension deficit could harm its long-term growth. The carrier made a pre-tax profit of €84.4 million in 2011, up from €27.2 million a year earlier.
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.