IAG takeover of Aer Lingus 'would benefit employees, customers and Ireland'

Aer Lingus directors have released a statement saying there is a "compelling commercial logic" to allowing a takeover from IAG to buy the airline.

A takeover of Aer Lingus by the International Airlines Group (IAG) would deliver significant benefits for the airline, its employees, customers and Ireland, the Irish carrier’s top brass have said.

Describing the offer as a “compelling and significantly positive opportunity”, the Dublin-based carrier claimed a successful deal would enhance Ireland as a natural hub for European air services on the North Atlantic.