Aer Lingus denies silence on profits ‘to avoid strike’

AER Lingus has hit out at claims from one of the country’s top airline analysts that its refusal to provide profit guidance for this year is a “kick for touch” to avoid a short-term strike this summer.

Joe Gill of Bloxham Stockbrokers made the comments yesterday after Aer Lingus said at its AGM on Friday that it could not provide earnings guidance due to the uncertain trading environment.

Aer Lingus spokesman, Enda Corneille said Mr Gill’s claims were “ludicrous” and “mischievous”.