Archive for the 'Aer Lingus' Category


Aer Arann and Aer Lingus offer link up option

An agreement has been signed between Aer Arran and Aer Lingus that will allow passengers travelling from Cork to the US, via Dublin, easy access through the airport. From today, bookings can be made on www.aerlingus.com directly both to and…


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Aer Lingus opposes carbon trading scheme

Aer Lingus has backed fellow no-frills airline Ryanair in its opposition to Europe’s proposed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The new measure, which is due to be debated by European MPs, will force airlines to purchase ‘carbon permits’ if they wish…


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Fuel surcharge increased on Aer Lingus flights

Aer Lingus has been forced to increase its fuel surcharge on a number of its long haul flights to the US due to the high price of oil. The airline has said that effective from July 30 the increased charges…


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Aer Lingus set to boost Dublin to Edinburgh link

Aer Lingus will increase the number of flights it operates between Edinburgh and Dublin, The Herald reports. The Irish national carrier will boost the number of days it flies between the two capital cities from six to seven, as well…


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Aer Lingus mulls new base in Scotland

Aer Lingus could expand its Glasgow or Edinburgh operations in the near future, The Scotsman reports. The Irish national carrier only opened its first base outside of Dublin last year, but it is now said to be looking to establish…


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Aer Lingus sounds alarm bells over future

Aer Lingus has issued a stark warning that spiralling oil and operating costs directly threaten its survival. Dermot Mannion, chief executive of the Irish flag carrier, made the comments after revealing an operating loss of €22.3 million (£18 million) for…


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Aer Lingus ’still committed to Belfast base’

Aer Lingus has said that flagging passenger numbers at Belfast Airport will not prompt it to withdraw from the gateway. Its new route linking the Northern Irish capital to London Heathrow Airport is now running 60,000 behind the abandoned Shannon…


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