Turkish Airlines ‘very interested’ in bid for Government’s stake in Aer Lingus

Turkish Airlines may be a potential bidder for Aer Lingus, just days after rival Irish airline Ryanair made a surprise buyout bid, according to reports.

The Turkish national carrier is assessing Ireland’s 75-year-old former flag-carrier and is “very interested”, according to sources.

It is one of several international airlines looking at Aer Lingus, according to the report. Abu Dhabi’s Etihad, which already owns a 3% stake, has long been cited in the media as a possible bidder for the Government’s 25% stake.