IAG confirms it will not sell off Aer Lingus Heathrow slots

The owner of British Airways has ratcheted up pressure on the Irish Government to agree the takeover of Aer Lingus with the offer of a five year guarantee on crucial Heathrow slots.

Willie Walsh, head of the International Airlines Group (IAG), also committed to keep the Irish flag carrier headquartered in Dublin and an agreement never to sell its landing rights at the London airport.