Irish airlines clash in oil surcharge row

THE ongoing oil crisis spilled over into a war of words yesterday between Aer Lingus and Ryanair.

Irish airlines clash in oil surcharge row

This followed the State-owned airline’s decision to slap a €35 each way surcharge on long-haul flights, starting on May 15.

Ryanair condemned the move as a €42 million yearly “rip off” by Aer Lingus of its passengers.

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