Norwegian Air to close long-haul service Norwegian Air plans to close its long-haul operation and focus instead on a scaled-down European business as it seeks to contend with the coronavirus crisis and complete its debt restructuring, the budget carrier said today. Business • 14 Jan 21
Norwegian Air to close long-haul service Norwegian Air plans to close its long-haul operation and focus instead on a scaled-down European business as it seeks to contend with the coronavirus crisis and complete its debt restructuring, the budget carrier said today. Business • 14 Jan 21
Dublin Airport predicting busiest ever summer Dublin Airport will see the start of 23 new routes as well as the arrival of four new airlines in the coming weeks. Business • 04 Apr 19
Dublin Airport predicting busiest ever summer Dublin Airport will see the start of 23 new routes as well as the arrival of four new airlines in the coming weeks. Business • 04 Apr 19
IAG's Level plans budget long-haul flights from Vienna Aer Lingus and British Airways parent IAG plans to expand its long-haul network from Vienna with new budget brand Level, chief executive Willie Walsh said. Business • 17 Jul 18
IAG's Level plans budget long-haul flights from Vienna Aer Lingus and British Airways parent IAG plans to expand its long-haul network from Vienna with new budget brand Level, chief executive Willie Walsh said. Business • 17 Jul 18
Norwegian Air says to lower unit cost in 2018 Budget carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle said today it would reduce its unit cost next year compared with this year, hoping to reassure investors who had been worried by cost inflation at the company. Business • 26 Oct 17
Norwegian Air says to lower unit cost in 2018 Budget carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle said today it would reduce its unit cost next year compared with this year, hoping to reassure investors who had been worried by cost inflation at the company. Business • 26 Oct 17
Air France joins low-cost long-haul fray with Joon Air France today launched a lower-cost airline called Joon, taking its first small steps into the battle for more budget-conscious customers on long-haul routes. Business • 25 Sep 17
Air France joins low-cost long-haul fray with Joon Air France today launched a lower-cost airline called Joon, taking its first small steps into the battle for more budget-conscious customers on long-haul routes. Business • 25 Sep 17
Aer Lingus passenger numbers drop in April Aer Lingus has reported a drop in passenger numbers for April but said its load factor for the month rose. Business • 07 May 15
Aer Lingus passenger numbers drop in April Aer Lingus has reported a drop in passenger numbers for April but said its load factor for the month rose. Business • 07 May 15
Aer Lingus Q1 loss in line with last year Aer Lingus today reported a first quarter loss broadly in line with last year, and said its forward trends were positive. Business • 29 Apr 15
Aer Lingus Q1 loss in line with last year Aer Lingus today reported a first quarter loss broadly in line with last year, and said its forward trends were positive. Business • 29 Apr 15
Aer Lingus reports dip in passenger numbers Aer Lingus has reported a decrease in the number of passengers it carried in November, which reflected a planned reduction in its short haul capacity. Business • 04 Dec 14
Aer Lingus reports dip in passenger numbers Aer Lingus has reported a decrease in the number of passengers it carried in November, which reflected a planned reduction in its short haul capacity. Business • 04 Dec 14
Long haul flights boost Q3 profits at Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has recorded its best quarter since the financial crisis and said it now expects its full year operating profit to be ahead of the 2013 result. Business • 05 Nov 14
Long haul flights boost Q3 profits at Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has recorded its best quarter since the financial crisis and said it now expects its full year operating profit to be ahead of the 2013 result. Business • 05 Nov 14
Aer Lingus passenger figures up 7% in August Aer Lingus has announced a 7% increase in passenger numbers - including its Aer Lingus Regional operations - for August. Business • 04 Sep 14
Aer Lingus passenger figures up 7% in August Aer Lingus has announced a 7% increase in passenger numbers - including its Aer Lingus Regional operations - for August. Business • 04 Sep 14
Budget airline Norwegian obtains Irish licence Budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has said it had obtained an Irish license for its long-haul routes, to the dismay of unions who argue it will ease the hiring of foreign staff. Business • 12 Feb 14
Budget airline Norwegian obtains Irish licence Budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has said it had obtained an Irish license for its long-haul routes, to the dismay of unions who argue it will ease the hiring of foreign staff. Business • 12 Feb 14
Aer Lingus short haul passenger numbers fall Aer Lingus said its total passenger numbers - including those on its regional operations - fell by 0.1% in December to 733,000 from 734,000 the same time the previous year. Business • 07 Jan 14
Aer Lingus short haul passenger numbers fall Aer Lingus said its total passenger numbers - including those on its regional operations - fell by 0.1% in December to 733,000 from 734,000 the same time the previous year. Business • 07 Jan 14
Aer Lingus passenger numbers down 5% in November Aer Lingus has reported a decrease in both in long haul and short haul passenger numbers for November. Business • 05 Dec 13
Aer Lingus passenger numbers down 5% in November Aer Lingus has reported a decrease in both in long haul and short haul passenger numbers for November. Business • 05 Dec 13
Alitalia rebuffs Ryanair collaboration offer Alitalia has rebuffed an offer from Ryanair to feed passengers into its long-haul routes and help boost the Italian carrier's profitability. Business • 27 Nov 13
Alitalia rebuffs Ryanair collaboration offer Alitalia has rebuffed an offer from Ryanair to feed passengers into its long-haul routes and help boost the Italian carrier's profitability. Business • 27 Nov 13
Aer Lingus traffic numbers inch 0.9% higher Aer Lingus said its total passenger numbers - including those on its regional operations - inched 0.9% higher in August to 1,126,000 Business • 05 Sep 13
Aer Lingus traffic numbers inch 0.9% higher Aer Lingus said its total passenger numbers - including those on its regional operations - inched 0.9% higher in August to 1,126,000 Business • 05 Sep 13
Aer Lingus long haul passenger numbers up 17% Aer Lingus said it flew almost 3% more passengers this July compared to the same month last year. Business • 07 Aug 13
Aer Lingus long haul passenger numbers up 17% Aer Lingus said it flew almost 3% more passengers this July compared to the same month last year. Business • 07 Aug 13
Aer Lingus to expand long haul operations Aer Lingus has announced an expansion of its transatlantic routes, which will result in the creation of 200 new jobs. Business • 03 Jul 13
Aer Lingus to expand long haul operations Aer Lingus has announced an expansion of its transatlantic routes, which will result in the creation of 200 new jobs. Business • 03 Jul 13
Aer Lingus passenger figures fly 5.3% higher Aer Lingus has reported a 5.3% increase in passenger numbers for May. Business • 07 Jun 13
Aer Lingus passenger figures fly 5.3% higher Aer Lingus has reported a 5.3% increase in passenger numbers for May. Business • 07 Jun 13
Aer Lingus passenger numbers up in September The total number of passengers that Aer Lingus carried on its flights this September was up 1.7% on the same month last year. Business • 04 Oct 12
Aer Lingus passenger numbers up in September The total number of passengers that Aer Lingus carried on its flights this September was up 1.7% on the same month last year. Business • 04 Oct 12
Aer Lingus narrows first quarter operating loss Aer Lingus has recorded an operating loss of €36.1m for the first three months of the year and upgraded its 2012 operating profit forecast. Business • 03 May 12
Aer Lingus narrows first quarter operating loss Aer Lingus has recorded an operating loss of €36.1m for the first three months of the year and upgraded its 2012 operating profit forecast. Business • 03 May 12
