Passengers on an Aer Lingus flight from Brussels to Dublin on December 14th were treated to a festive surprise when a choir that was travelling on the same flight serenaded them with Christmas hymns.

The Labour Court will issue recommendations today aimed at resolving the dispute over rosters at Aer Lingus.

Ryanair says it has submitted a ''radical and unprecedented'' remedies package to the EU in connection with its offer for Aer Lingus.

The Government plans to make airlines and concert-ticket sellers justify their handling charges,

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Today's emergency meeting of SIPTU's Aer Lingus' pension committee has concluded this evening as the threat of strike action still looms.

Aer Lingus passengers are facing flight disruptions in Ireland's three main airports on Monday November 19.

The Board of Aer Lingus has today urged shareholders in the airline not to accept Ryanair's share purchase offer.

Higher fuel prices and airport charges saw Aer Lingus's profits drop by more than €2m last year.

Aer Lingus passenger numbers rose last month, with 699,000 customers booking flights in November.

Aer Lingus' passenger numbers were 1,105,000 in July, an increase of 3% on July 2010.

Aer Lingus' total booked passenger numbers in May were 911,000, an increase of 4% compared to May 2010, the company said today.

Aer Lingus' operating losses were down almost 50% in the first three months of this year, it was announced today.

Aer Lingus' radical cost-cutting plan is under the spotlight again this morning as representatives from the airline and IMPACT enter separate talks at the Labour Relations Commission.

Aer Lingus is pushing ahead with plans for compulsory redundancies to cut costs by almost €100m.

The future of Aer Lingus' long-haul operations is in major jeopardy as the company seeks to return to profitability.

Aer Lingus totay said its July passenger numbers rose 8.2% to 1,117,000 compared to the same month last year.

The country's largest trade union has described as 'madness' Aer Lingus' decision to axe three transatlantic routes for the winter.

Aer Lingus' Shannon to Heathrow service resumes this evening after a 14-month stoppage.

Ryanair boss Micheal O'Leary has written a letter to Aer Lingus chairman Colm Barrington requesting clarification on a number of comments and claims made by Aer Lingus group management following the launch of Ryanair's recent merger offer.

Official offer documents have been posted by Ryanair to Aer Lingus shareholders.

Colourful Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary put his antics aside today as he revealed his bold bid to buy-out struggling rival Aer Lingus.

SIPTU says it is hopeful that a positive outcome will result from talks on Aer Lingus' controversial cost-cutting plans.

SR-Technics has won a number of contracts to service Aer Lingus' Airbus A320, 321 and A330 aircraft in Dublin airport.

Aer Lingus has announced an increase in its long-haul fuel surcharge because of the high cost of oil.

Ground staff at Aer Lingus tonight rejected the airline’s €10m cost-cutting plans.

SIPTU is meeting today to discuss ways to avert strike action regarding Aer Lingus' controversial cost-cutting plan.

Shannon Airport has reported record passenger numbers of 3.6 million for last year.

The dispute over Aer Lingus' cost-cutting plans could be set to escalate into an all-out strike, with SIPTU asking the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to endorse mass action by all workers at the airline.

The Atlantic Connectivity Alliance today received confirmation that its application for slots at Heathrow has been rejected by Airport Co-Ordination Limited, the authority responsible for slot allocation at all major UK airports.

The row over Aer Lingus' decision to end its Shannon-Heathrow services has taken a new turn this morning amid reports that the Dublin Airport Authority was aware of the move in June.

Thousands of people are protesting in Limerick city centre this afternoon against the decision by Aer Lingus to end its Shannon to Heathrow route.

Ryanair is going over the heads of Aer Lingus management by calling an Extraordinary General Meeting of the airline's shareholders.

Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has dismissed renewed criticism of the Government and Taoiseach over the Shannon-Heathrow affair.

More meetings are being held today as part of the on-going campaign to reverse Aer Lingus' decision to end its Shannon-to-Heathrow services.

The Government has said it is standing by its refusal to interfere in Aer Lingus' decision to axe Shannon to Heathrow flights.

Talks between Aer Lingus management and the pilots' union IALPA are expected to run into next week.

Aer Lingus says it has contingency plans in place to minimise the disruption that will be caused by next week's planned pilots' strike.

Ryanair has said it will provide three additional flights to London from Shannon if Aer Lingus proceeds with its plan to close the Shannon-Heathrow route.

The Church is now getting involved in the row over Aer Lingus' decision to axe it's Shannon to Heathrow route.

The Minister for Transport has ruled out government intervention in the Aer Lingus - Shannon row.

Up to 10,000 jobs in 28 multinational companies throughout County Limerick are threatened by Aer Lingus' decision to withdraw its daily Shannon-Heathrow service.

Junior Minister Tony Killeen has denied that the Government was aware last week of Aer Lingus' plans to axe its Shannon-Heathrow route.

Business groups are reportedly warning that thousands of jobs could be lost due to Aer Lingus' decision to end services between Shannon and Heathrow.

SIPTU shop stewards are meeting today to discuss the Labour Court's recommendations on resolving a dispute over Aer Lingus' cost-cutting plans.