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 - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Flights return to normal as air traffic controllers in France call off strike
Off on your holidays today? The good news is Aer Lingus and Ryanair are operating their full schedule today, but there could still be some delays.
# aer-lingus - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
French air traffic controllers call off third day of crippling strike
France and Germany have asked the EU to delay its ‘Single European Sky’ plans, ending the strike a day early.
Aer Lingus and Ryanair cancel more flights as protest spreads accross Europe
Workers in ten other countries are expected to stage protests today including work-to-rule action and public information campaigns.
# aer-lingus - Sunday 9 June, 2013
13 people who fill you with rage when you’re taking a flight
To queue or not to queue?
# aer-lingus - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Aer Lingus passenger numbers up 5.3 per cent last month
The airline saw a 20 per cent increase in long haul passengers in May 2013 compared to last year.
# aer-lingus - Thursday 30 May, 2013
Ryanair may be forced to reduce its stake in rival Aer Lingus
The UK’s Competition Commission said that the stake could reduce competition on routes between Great Britain and Ireland.
# aer-lingus - Friday 24 May, 2013
Irish name fail: No fadas accepted round here
An Aer Lingus customer was not one bit happy when he couldn’t register his daughter’s name in the correct way.
# aer-lingus - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Aer Arann buys €144 million worth of aircraft and announces 50 jobs
The airline outlines a plan to double its annual passengers to over two million over the next five years.
# aer-lingus - Monday 20 May, 2013
€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
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
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
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
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
# aer-lingus - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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