Aer Lingus CEO 'optimistic' on recovery hopes despite €347m loss last year

Last year, Aer Lingus borrowed €150m from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), with an open mind over borrowing more

Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton has said she is already seeing strong booking levels for the key summer season.

Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton has said she is “optimistic” about the airline’s chances of recovery despite it still showing heavy financial damage from the Covid crisis.

Annual results from parent group IAG show Aer Lingus made an operating loss of €347m last year. This was marginally down on its 2020 loss of €361m, but still a world away from pre-Covid 2019 when the airline generated operating profits of €276m.