Aer Lingus CEO wants airport night restrictions removed Aer Lingus CEO Lynn Embleton has said the recent An Coimisiún Pleanála decision on night-time noise at Dublin Airport introduced an "unnecessary" annual movement restriction, which is likely to impede both future growth of north Atlantic traffic and the basing of more short-haul aircraft there. Business • 01 Aug
Aer Lingus CEO wants airport night restrictions removed Aer Lingus CEO Lynn Embleton has said the recent An Coimisiún Pleanála decision on night-time noise at Dublin Airport introduced an "unnecessary" annual movement restriction, which is likely to impede both future growth of north Atlantic traffic and the basing of more short-haul aircraft there. Business • 01 Aug
IAG beats second-quarter profit estimates Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG today reported better than expected second-quarter earnings, helped by strong demand for its transatlantic routes despite fears of knock-on effects from US President Donald Trump's tariff war. Business • 01 Aug
IAG beats second-quarter profit estimates Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG today reported better than expected second-quarter earnings, helped by strong demand for its transatlantic routes despite fears of knock-on effects from US President Donald Trump's tariff war. Business • 01 Aug
Money Bags: How to get a handle on airline baggage costs Staying on the right side of an airline's baggage policy can take work and planning, but failing to do so might end up costing you more than the price of the flight itself, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 31 May
Money Bags: How to get a handle on airline baggage costs Staying on the right side of an airline's baggage policy can take work and planning, but failing to do so might end up costing you more than the price of the flight itself, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 31 May
Aer Lingus CEO says no drop-off in passengers to US Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton has said the airline is not seeing a drop-off in passengers travelling from Ireland to the US, despite recent figures showing a reduction in Irish residents visiting the US. Business • 09 May
Aer Lingus CEO says no drop-off in passengers to US Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton has said the airline is not seeing a drop-off in passengers travelling from Ireland to the US, despite recent figures showing a reduction in Irish residents visiting the US. Business • 09 May
IAG almost triples first-quarter operating profits Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG said today that it will place an order for 53 new Airbus and Boeing long-haul aircraft. Business • 09 May
IAG almost triples first-quarter operating profits Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG said today that it will place an order for 53 new Airbus and Boeing long-haul aircraft. Business • 09 May
Aer Lingus operating profits fall due to pilots' strike Aer Lingus has reported operating profits of €205m for the year to the end of December, down from the €225m reported the previous year. Business • 28 Feb
Aer Lingus operating profits fall due to pilots' strike Aer Lingus has reported operating profits of €205m for the year to the end of December, down from the €225m reported the previous year. Business • 28 Feb
IAG's annual earnings beat expectations Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG has launched a €1 billion share buyback plan after it reported a 27% jump in annual operating profit, beating market expectations. Business • 28 Feb
IAG's annual earnings beat expectations Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG has launched a €1 billion share buyback plan after it reported a 27% jump in annual operating profit, beating market expectations. Business • 28 Feb
Aer Lingus searching for future engineers Aer Lingus is now accepting applications for its 2025 Aircraft Engineer Apprenticeship Programme. Business • 17 Feb
Aer Lingus searching for future engineers Aer Lingus is now accepting applications for its 2025 Aircraft Engineer Apprenticeship Programme. Business • 17 Feb
Plane returns to Dublin Airport after 'technical issue' A plane bound for the US was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing at Dublin Airport. Dublin • 11 Feb
Plane returns to Dublin Airport after 'technical issue' A plane bound for the US was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing at Dublin Airport. Dublin • 11 Feb
Aer Lingus reopens training in push for female pilots Aer Lingus is reopening its pilot training programme and is encouraging more female candidates to apply. Business • 29 Jan
Aer Lingus reopens training in push for female pilots Aer Lingus is reopening its pilot training programme and is encouraging more female candidates to apply. Business • 29 Jan
2024 in Review - the Year in Work The year began with the agreement of a new public sector pay deal securing industrial peace for the Government. Business • 28 Dec 24
2024 in Review - the Year in Work The year began with the agreement of a new public sector pay deal securing industrial peace for the Government. Business • 28 Dec 24
Belfast City Airport reopens after landing incident Belfast City Airport has reopened following an incident yesterday when a flight made a hard landing due to adverse weather conditions Ulster • 23 Dec 24
Belfast City Airport reopens after landing incident Belfast City Airport has reopened following an incident yesterday when a flight made a hard landing due to adverse weather conditions Ulster • 23 Dec 24
Belfast City Airport closed after landing incident Belfast City Airport has been closed after an Aer Lingus plane experienced an emergency incident while landing during strong winds. Ulster • 23 Dec 24
Belfast City Airport closed after landing incident Belfast City Airport has been closed after an Aer Lingus plane experienced an emergency incident while landing during strong winds. Ulster • 23 Dec 24
Aer Lingus get first two of its six new Airbus planes Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first two new Airbus A321XLR planes in Dublin Airport. Business • 19 Dec 24
Aer Lingus get first two of its six new Airbus planes Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first two new Airbus A321XLR planes in Dublin Airport. Business • 19 Dec 24
IAG agrees Sustainable Aviation Fuel deal with Infinium Aer Lingus owner IAG has today announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase deal with e-SAF producer Infinium, which plans to supply power-to-liquid e-SAF from late 2026. Business • 25 Nov 24
IAG agrees Sustainable Aviation Fuel deal with Infinium Aer Lingus owner IAG has today announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase deal with e-SAF producer Infinium, which plans to supply power-to-liquid e-SAF from late 2026. Business • 25 Nov 24
Emerald Airlines halves its pre-tax losses to €11.52m Dublin headquartered airline Emerald Airlines last year almost halved its pre-tax losses to €11.52m as its revenues more than doubled to €166.74m. Business • 21 Nov 24
Emerald Airlines halves its pre-tax losses to €11.52m Dublin headquartered airline Emerald Airlines last year almost halved its pre-tax losses to €11.52m as its revenues more than doubled to €166.74m. Business • 21 Nov 24
3 top Aer Lingus execs share bulk of €2.8m in core pay Three top executives at Aer Lingus - including its chief executive and chief financial officer - earned the bulk of almost €2.8m in core director remuneration paid by the airline last year. Business • 13 Nov 24
3 top Aer Lingus execs share bulk of €2.8m in core pay Three top executives at Aer Lingus - including its chief executive and chief financial officer - earned the bulk of almost €2.8m in core director remuneration paid by the airline last year. Business • 13 Nov 24
Aer Lingus operating profits fall due to pilots strike Aer Lingus has reported operating profits of €139m for the third quarter of 2024, down €57m from the same time last year. Business • 08 Nov 24
Aer Lingus operating profits fall due to pilots strike Aer Lingus has reported operating profits of €139m for the third quarter of 2024, down €57m from the same time last year. Business • 08 Nov 24
Aer Lingus to start new Dublin-Indianapolis route in May Aer Lingus said its latest new transatlantic route - from Dublin to Indianapolis, Indiana, in the mid-west region of the US - will start on May 3, 2025. Business • 21 Oct 24
Aer Lingus to start new Dublin-Indianapolis route in May Aer Lingus said its latest new transatlantic route - from Dublin to Indianapolis, Indiana, in the mid-west region of the US - will start on May 3, 2025. Business • 21 Oct 24
Airlines get permission to seek review of airport plan The High Court has granted Ryanair, Aer Lingus and an organisation representing a number of US airlines permission to seek a judicial review of a decision by the aviation regulator limiting the number of aircraft slots at Dublin Airport next summer. Business • 21 Oct 24
Airlines get permission to seek review of airport plan The High Court has granted Ryanair, Aer Lingus and an organisation representing a number of US airlines permission to seek a judicial review of a decision by the aviation regulator limiting the number of aircraft slots at Dublin Airport next summer. Business • 21 Oct 24
Aer Lingus to start new Dublin-Nashville route next year Aer Lingus is to launch Ireland's first direct flight from Dublin to Nashville, Tennessee from next year. Business • 04 Oct 24
Aer Lingus to start new Dublin-Nashville route next year Aer Lingus is to launch Ireland's first direct flight from Dublin to Nashville, Tennessee from next year. Business • 04 Oct 24
Proposals on night flights at Dublin Airport 'unworkable' Aer Lingus has described as unworkable proposals contained in a draft decision from An Bord Pleanála (ABP) in relation to changes to the use of the second main runway at Dublin Airport at night. Business • 19 Sep 24
Proposals on night flights at Dublin Airport 'unworkable' Aer Lingus has described as unworkable proposals contained in a draft decision from An Bord Pleanála (ABP) in relation to changes to the use of the second main runway at Dublin Airport at night. Business • 19 Sep 24
Datalex posts higher H1 revenues and gross profit Airline e-commerce platform Datalex has reported higher revenues and gross profits for the six months to the end of June as it also announced today that it is launching a capital raise. Business • 28 Aug 24
Datalex posts higher H1 revenues and gross profit Airline e-commerce platform Datalex has reported higher revenues and gross profits for the six months to the end of June as it also announced today that it is launching a capital raise. Business • 28 Aug 24
Aer Lingus to reduce Dublin - Heathrow services Aer Lingus is to reduce its Dublin - London Heathrow operation from Winter 2024 onwards by approximately two departures per day. Business • 26 Aug 24
Aer Lingus to reduce Dublin - Heathrow services Aer Lingus is to reduce its Dublin - London Heathrow operation from Winter 2024 onwards by approximately two departures per day. Business • 26 Aug 24
Aer Lingus to close cargo facility at Shannon Airport Aer Lingus has confirmed plans to close its cargo facility at Shannon Airport before the end of the year. Business • 08 Aug 24
Aer Lingus to close cargo facility at Shannon Airport Aer Lingus has confirmed plans to close its cargo facility at Shannon Airport before the end of the year. Business • 08 Aug 24
