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Aer Lingus strikes deal to avoid strike

Aer Lingus strikes deal to avoid strike

7 June 2011 Airline News

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

Strike action looms at Aer Lingus

6 June 2011 Airline News

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.

Buoyant Aer Lingus expects full year profits

Buoyant Aer Lingus expects full year profits

14 October 2010 Airline News

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.

Aer Lingus returns from the cold

Aer Lingus returns from the cold

24 August 2010 Airline News

Resurgent long-haul traffic coupled with heavy cost cuts have helped Aer Lingus slash pre-tax losses in the first half of 2010. The Irish carrier also expects to break even by the end of the year.

Ryanair loses Aer Lingus court battle

Ryanair loses Aer Lingus court battle

7 July 2010 Airline News

Low-cost airline Ryanair has lost the latest round in its ongoing battle to acquire rival Irish carrier Aer Lingus. Despite the setback, Ryanair was able to claim a partial victory, with the EU General Court upholding a Commission ruling stating the airline will not be forced to divest its 29.8 shareholding in Aer Lingus.

Aer Lingus finalises services review

Aer Lingus finalises services review

10 March 2010 Airline News

Aer Lingus has confirmed it will complete a comprehensive review of its services from Dublin and Shannon airports within four weeks, following ministerial questions over the future of the airline.