Union concerns over fate of Aer Lingus

AER LINGUS could yet be re-nationalised, according to the country’s largest trade union which said privatising the airline was a “tragic mistake”.

The comments came on the same day Aer Lingus recommended that its shareholders reject proposals from Ryanair to cut executive pay at the company’s annual general meeting next week.

Ryanair has recommended that Aer Lingus slash its chairman’s pay by 80% and trim directors’ fees.