The chief executive of Aer Lingus was paid €1.32m in salary and benefits in 2010, according to the airline's annual report published this morning. It was Christoph Mueller's first full year at the airline.
Some €483,000 of his pay was in the form of a performance-related bonus.
Mr Mueller also stands to benefit from share options arising from a long term investment plan and his employment terms. These have been ascribed a value of almost €350,000.
Aer Lingus chairman Colm Barrington earned director fees of €126,000 in 2010 which was €20,000 less than his remuneration the previous year.
