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Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

This airline used to be Ireland's national airline (the government owned 85% of the company) now it is a private company and the second largest airline in Ireland. It serves a large number of destinations in Europe, as well as destinations in North America and northern Africa.

# aer-lingus - Today’s News

From Business ETC Ryanair

€569 million – Ryanair’s profit for last year up 13%

The airline reported the profits despite higher fuel costs, which represents 45 per cent of the companies total costs.

# aer-lingus - Saturday 11 May, 2013

Coo

Pigeons force Aer Lingus flight to abandon trip to London

Flight EI168 left Dublin at 3pm – but was back after 15 minutes after striking a flock of birds.

# aer-lingus - Wednesday 1 May, 2013

From Business ETC Badvertising

Avonmore, Aer Lingus and Eircom breached advertising codes

The watchdog has found against a number of companies, according to its latest Complaints Bulletin.

# aer-lingus - Thursday 25 April, 2013

From Business ETC Jobswatch

Aer Lingus to seek 100 voluntary redundancies by end of 2013

The airline says increasing losses – of €45.5 million in the first quarter of 2013 – highlight the need to cut staff.

# aer-lingus - Tuesday 16 April, 2013

From Business ETC Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus to let passengers check in bags evening before flight

The airline has launched its evening check-in service, giving passengers the option to check-in their baggage at the airport the evening before their scheduled flight.

# aer-lingus - Friday 5 April, 2013

On the up: Aer Lingus passenger figures increase in March

Passenger figures increased by 4.3 per cent on March 2012, the airline has said.

# aer-lingus - Saturday 9 March, 2013

Top readers’ comments of the week

Here’s our round-up of the best, the most popular and the most commented-on pieces from the past week. Did you make it in?

# aer-lingus - Wednesday 6 March, 2013

From Business ETC Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus passenger numbers fall in February, blames leap year

Aer Lingus has flown nearly 1.3 million passengers so far this year.

# aer-lingus - Saturday 2 March, 2013

8 things we learned from TDs’ declarations of interests for 2012

How many deputies own property abroad? And where do those who keep their eyes on Ireland’s finances invest themselves?

# aer-lingus - Thursday 28 February, 2013

Flight to Boston turns back due to technical problems

The issue was discovered shortly after takeoff, and the plane had to return to Dublin to be serviced.

# aer-lingus - Wednesday 27 February, 2013

From Business ETC Denied

EU blocks Aer Lingus takeover, Ryanair says it will appeal

The European Commission has now officially confirmed a decision that had been expected. Ryanair said immediately it will appeal the rejection of its third bid for Aer Lingus.

# aer-lingus - Tuesday 12 February, 2013

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

From Business ETC Aer Arann

Aer Arann announces new routes, 16% rise in passenger numbers

The airline said it has completed a successful restructuring programme which signals a “new beginning” for the company.

From Business ETC Rivalry

Ryanair loses bid for Aer Lingus

The budget airline said it will appeal the decision.

# aer-lingus - Friday 8 February, 2013

Transatlantic flights affected by storm on US east coast

The airline said that people due to depart Boston or New York today or tomorrow can rebook their flights on certain dates at no extra charge.

# aer-lingus - Wednesday 6 February, 2013

From Business ETC Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus profits increase by 40.7 per cent in 2012

This is the third consecutive year that Aer Lingus has reported profitability.

# aer-lingus - Thursday 31 January, 2013

From Business ETC Steaks On A Plane

PICS: Aer Lingus launches new three course menu for transatlantic passengers

A three-course meal with a choice of red or white wine will set you back €17.50.

# aer-lingus - Monday 28 January, 2013

From Business ETC Aviation

Ryanair still optimistic on Aer Lingus bid

The airline said its bid involves two upfront buyers, each basing aircraft in Ireland.

# aer-lingus - Monday 21 January, 2013

The 9 at 9: Monday

Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

Travel warning as flights affected by bad weather around Europe

Bad weather around Europe has led to airlines cancelling a number of flights today.

# aer-lingus - Sunday 20 January, 2013

Sleet and snow expected tonight as Met Éireann issues weather warning

Airlines have cancelled a number of flights to London and mainland Europe due to snowfall.

# aer-lingus - Wednesday 16 January, 2013

The Evening Fix… now with added ice hockey humiliation

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

UPDATED: Aer Lingus flight makes emergency landing at Dublin Airport

The flight turned back after people reported smelling smoke in the cabin.

# aer-lingus - Monday 7 January, 2013

SIPTU welcomes recommendation by Labour Court on Aer Lingus pension dispute

SIPTU said it was still opposed to any attempt by the airline to seek ‘cost offsetting measures’ in return for meeting its responsibility to properly fund the pensions scheme.

From Business ETC Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus passenger numbers up 7.2% in December

New traffic statistics for Aer Lingus show that the airline flew 734,000 passengers in December 2012.

# aer-lingus - Tuesday 18 December, 2012

From Business ETC Takeover

Government rules out sale of Aer Lingus stake to Ryanair

Transport Minister Leo Varadkar said the Cabinet would have concerns about connectivity, competitiveness and employment.

# aer-lingus - Thursday 6 December, 2012

From Business ETC Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus November traffic up despite threat of industrial action

The airline said passenger numbers increased by 2.1 per cent in November 2012 compared to the same month last year.

# aer-lingus - Sunday 2 December, 2012

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Thirty children from Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin fly on the Santa Express

The children were accompanied by Santa’s elves on the Santa Express and treated to a day of fun at his grotto and Adventure Island before flying back to Dublin.

# aer-lingus - Wednesday 14 November, 2012

The 5 at 5: Wednesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

UPDATE: Aer Lingus welcomes withdrawal of SIPTU strike threat

Shop stewards from the union at Aer Lingus met today to discuss clarifications of a proposal by employers’ body IBEC and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Good morning. Here’s nine things to know this morning…

Flight disruption as anti-austerity protests taking place across Europe

Flights, trains and transport links across Europe are expected to be impacted by anti-austerity protests taking place across the continent today.

# aer-lingus - Monday 12 November, 2012

From Business ETC Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus: Continued plans for industrial action “regrettable”

SIPTU said its members are not in a position to withdraw the notice for industrial action until they receive acceptable clarifications on some issues.

# aer-lingus - Saturday 10 November, 2012

From Business ETC Aer Lingus

Talks continue over Aer Lingus pension dispute

SIPTU said its members will not accept any proposals that require them to engage in productivity negotiations as a condition of protecting their pension entitlements.

# aer-lingus - Friday 9 November, 2012

SIPTU calls emergency meeting of Aer Lingus pension committee

They are to discuss an IBEC/ICTU five-point-plan aimed at establishing a process to resolve the pension dispute at the airline.

# aer-lingus - Wednesday 7 November, 2012

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Good morning! Here’s nine things to know before your brekkie…

From Business ETC Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus profit up 30 per cent

Profits for the year rise to €86.5m, 29.7 per cent up on last year.

# aer-lingus - Tuesday 6 November, 2012

From Business ETC Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus records slight increase in passengers in October

There were increases in short and long haul passengers when compared to figures from last year.

# aer-lingus - Monday 5 November, 2012

From Business ETC Ryanair

Ryanair profits up as it offers ‘unprecedented remedies’ for Aer Lingus bid

The airline has reported a half year profit and a rise in passenger numbers in its latest results.

# aer-lingus - Tuesday 30 October, 2012

The Evening Fix… now with added Tetris-playing pumpkins

Here’s all the things we learned, loved and shared today.

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