Long-haul passenger drop for Aer Lingus

AER LINGUS recorded a 4% drop in long-haul passengers from 2005 to 2006. The airline also saw a 9% increase in short-haul passengers for the same period.

A 75% passenger load factor was on the books for short haul in 2006 versus 80% passenger load factor on long-haul flights for the same period.