Aer Lingus share price rose by more that 6% yesterday after Etihad Airways, the Middle East’s third-largest carrier, said it may invest in the Irish airline.

Aer Lingus Group plc has announced that the board has appointed the General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, David Begg, as a non-executive director.

TO MANY he is one of the country’s most unpopular men, but Sean FitzPatrick only has to think back a few years to when he was the toast of Ireland’s economy.

Ryanair has formally withdrawn its offer to take over Aer Lingus following the Government's decision not to accept its bid for the State's 25% shareholding in the former flag-carrier.

AER LINGUS GROUP PLC yesterday got its first chance to tell a European court why it should freeze larger competitor Ryanair Holdings Plc’s shareholder voting rights in Aer Lingus for as much as two years.

AER Lingus Group Plc, has appointed Henriette Thilert to the newly created position of head of revenue and pricing.

AER LINGUS Group Plc said it’s creating three management positions to oversee strategy and help increase sales.