IAG boss Willie Walsh reveals Aer Lingus early plans for new Atlantic routes

Chief executive Willie Walsh has said his IAG board heard a strong case this week from Aer Lingus bosses for further expansion out of Ireland across the Atlantic.

The new plans were presented on Wednesday to the IAG board by Aer Lingus chief executive Sean Doyle and chief finance officer Rachel Izzard and involve new aircraft and the opening of new routes out of Ireland into North America in 2021, 2022, and 2023.