Brexit could benefit Irish Aviation industry, says Aer Lingus boss

Air passengers who transfer through Heathrow on journeys between the US and mainland Europe may fly via Ireland instead if the UK votes to leave the EU, the boss of Aer Lingus has claimed.

Stephen Kavanagh, chief executive of the flag carrier airline of Ireland, said airports such as Dublin could take business away from the UK if a Leave vote makes it harder for passengers to enter and exit the country.