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 21 June, 2012
Varadkar outlines concerns about Aer Lingus stake sale
The Transport Minister spoke out about Ryanair’s bid to take over Aer Lingus this morning, saying the subject will be discussed at cabinet next week.
# aer-lingus - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
All the day’s main news, plus a few bits and pieces you may have missed along the way…
Aer Lingus to Ryanair: Your bid undervalues us
As shares closed up at €1.09 tonight, Aer Lingus said that the bid of €1.30 per share from Ryanair undervalued it.
Kenny: Government ‘won’t be pushed into fire sale’ of Aer Lingus shares
The Taoiseach says the government hasn’t yet committed to selling its Aer Lingus take, and won’t be rushed.
Poll: Should Ryanair be allowed to buy Aer Lingus?
The budget carrier has launched a third bid to take over its rival. Should it be allowed to go through?
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things to know this morning…
Aer Lingus tells shareholders to ‘take no action’ following Ryanair bid
Ryanair’s bid of €1.30 per share is well above the €0.94 they were worth yesterday – but Aer Lingus says not to act yet.
# aer-lingus - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
All the day’s main news, plus a few bits and pieces you may have missed along the way…
Ryanair offers to pay €694m in cash for Aer Lingus
In its latest attempt to take over its rival, Ryanair said this evening it will pay €1.30 per share for Aer Lingus.
Unions, staff to hold talks at Shannon over plans to sell off hangar
Staff and unions for Aer Lingus are unhappy with the plan which will see 55 workers face compulsory redundancy or relocation.
# aer-lingus - Monday 18 June, 2012
Mick Wallace faces fine after BMW towed from Aer Lingus staff car park
The independent TD for Wexford left his car illegally parked at Dublin Airport last Friday.
# aer-lingus - Sunday 17 June, 2012
The Daily Fix: Sunday
All the day’s main news, plus a few bits and pieces you may have missed along the way…
Unions threaten summer strike action at Aer Lingus
Unite says that it does not make idle threats and a full withdrawal of labour could be imminent.
# aer-lingus - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
Ryanair’s shareholding in Aer Lingus on course to be investigated
Ryanair has already said it plans to appeal the ruling at the Supreme Court.
# aer-lingus - Thursday 10 May, 2012
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# aer-lingus - Thursday 3 May, 2012
Aer Lingus Q1 loss down 38 per cent to €36m
Airline says its long-haul services performed strongly, but that short-haul route performance was weaker than expected.
# aer-lingus - Tuesday 1 May, 2012
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
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Etihad acquires 2.9 per cent stake in Aer Lingus
The move could be an indication of the Arab airline’s interest in acquiring the government’s 25 per cent stake in the Irish airline.
# aer-lingus - Tuesday 24 April, 2012
25 jobs created for Aer Lingus customer support
Co Kerry-based company FEXCO has won a contract to supply call centre support for Aer Lingus until 2015. It will provide support seven days a week to Aer Lingus customers.
# aer-lingus - Monday 9 April, 2012
Number crunch: Leinster fans face flight fares of €550 for semi-final clash
While the four remaining clubs in the Heineken Cup will reap cash bonuses, fans may have to break some piggy-banks.
# aer-lingus - Thursday 5 April, 2012
Aer Lingus passenger numbers up by 8.2 per cent
The airline has reported increased traffic on both long and short-haul flights.
# aer-lingus - Thursday 29 March, 2012
General strike taking place in Spain over labour reforms
Airlines are warning passengers who are due to fly to or from Spain, the Balearic Islands and the Canaries today to expect disruptions as demonstrations over austerity measures fill the streets.
# aer-lingus - Wednesday 28 March, 2012
Flight disruption amid Spain’s anti-austerity protests
Two of the country’s biggest unions have called a general strike for tomorrow over government spending cuts and labour reforms.
# aer-lingus - Friday 9 March, 2012
TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Tourism
Increasing tourism is seen as one of the most important ways for Ireland to revive the economy. How has Leo Varadkar done?
# aer-lingus - Tuesday 6 March, 2012
Aer Lingus passenger numbers increase by almost 9 per cent
A total of 599,000 passengers flew with Aer Lingus in February, the airline has announced today.
# aer-lingus - Friday 2 March, 2012
‘No agreement’ on deal to end flights under Aer Arann brand
The company said a move to operate entirely under the Aer Lingus name is yet to be finalised.
# aer-lingus - Tuesday 28 February, 2012
Aer Lingus revenue up 6pc to €1.28 billion
The airline says that passenger levels rose slightly to hit 9.5 million last year.
# aer-lingus - Thursday 23 February, 2012
# aer-lingus - Wednesday 22 February, 2012
Kenny: I don’t foresee sale of state assets in 2012
Taoiseach Enda Kenny tells the Dáil that “commencement and realisation” of selling state assets may begin in 2013.
Parts of Bord Gais and ESB to be sold off to raise €3bn
The government is considering selling parts of Coillte and Aer Lingus when conditions improve – and has insisted that there will not be a fire sale.
# aer-lingus - Sunday 5 February, 2012
In pictures: Snow forces hundreds of UK flight cancellations
Aer Lingus and Ryanair flights are among those affected by heavy snowfall in the UK and on the continent.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine stories you need to know before your morning coffee.
# aer-lingus - Saturday 4 February, 2012
Aer Lingus cancels London flights due to adverse weather
Heavy snow is expected to fall overnight in London, prompting airlines to cancel some of their London services.
# aer-lingus - Friday 3 February, 2012
Less than seven hours after Malev collapse, Ryanair announces new Budapest base
The Irish airline is to base four new aircraft in Budapest within a fortnight, and will open 31 routes to replace Malev’s loss.
# aer-lingus - Tuesday 17 January, 2012
Column: Selling State assets risks damaging our future for short-term gain
The Government is considering selling key State companies, writes Donal Palcic – but are the returns worth it for what we will lose?
Government urged to protect Coillte amid more talk of State asset sell-off
The government’s share in Aer Lingus, the forestry agency Coillte, Dublin Port, and Bord Gáis are all under consideration for being sold off.
Poll: Should the State sell its stake in Aer Lingus?
There has been much talk of sales of State assets as part of the IMF/EU bailout deal but is Aer Lingus one we should hold on to?
# aer-lingus - Friday 13 January, 2012
WATCH: Incredible videos of Irish life in 1962
Wonder what it was like flying Aer Lingus in 1962? Or taking a donkey and cart to Mass? Check out these video clips from Cork…
# aer-lingus - Wednesday 30 November, 2011
Transport between Ireland and UK disrupted as general strike begins
Bus and train services to the North are among those affected by the action, with delays expected at UK airports.
# aer-lingus - Friday 18 November, 2011
Budget leaks: State asset sell-off may not yield money for job creation Exclusive
The government has said publicly it wants to use State asset sell-off revenue for job creation but confidential documents paint a different picture.



























































