Organisation: Aer Lingus

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John-Whelan
John Whelan: The aviation sector soars again but so do airline costs
File Photo Ryanair has reported a record annual after-tax loss of €815m today after Covid-19 restrictions forced it to scrap ove
Aer Lingus and Ryanair seek to challenge Dublin Airport winter capacity limits
It follows a similar application this week by the Dublin Airport Authority (daa)

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Volcanic ash causes travel disruption
Full Aer Lingus services set to resume as last set of cancellations end
The cessation of pilots’ industrial action came after Labour Court negotiations between the airline and the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association seems to have found an agreement. 

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

Sarah Harte: Aged 21, I was traumatised by my arrest in the Middle East
Sarah Harte: Aged 21, I was traumatised by my arrest in the Middle East
Not wanting to minimise Tori Towey's nightmare, aspects of her experience have chimed with me. Because I too have run afoul of state/religious authorities in the Middle East

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

No changes to working conditions as part of Aer Lingus deal, pilots say
No changes to working conditions as part of Aer Lingus deal, pilots say
The pilots will now move immediately to suspend their ongoing work-to-rule action which has been in place since June 26

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Pilots' union seeks clarification on Labour Court recommendation
Pilots' union seeks clarification on Labour Court recommendation
On Monday, the Court recommended that Aer Lingus pilots receive 17.75% pay rise, having considered the case put forward by both sides last week.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Labour Court to formally intervene in Aer Lingus pay row
Labour Court to formally intervene in Aer Lingus pay row
Aer Lingus has said it is willing to offer pay increases of 12.25% or above if 'improvements in productivity and flexibility' are discussed

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

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Aer Lingus hires aircraft and pilots to fill gaps as Labour Court to intervene in pay dispute
Both sides were involved in more than eight hours of talks at the court that ended late on Monday

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Aer Lingus Aircraft
Aer Lingus hires aircraft and crew to fill gaps caused by pilots' dispute
Both sides were involved in more than eight hours of talks at the court that ended late on Monday

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

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Aer Lingus and Ialpa hold talks in bid to resolve pilot pay dispute
Separate talks at the Labour Court on Tuesday failed to find common ground for a resolution, with both sides continuing a war of words over the pay demands

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Q&A: Aer Lingus industrial action — how did it come to this and what happens now?
Q&A: Aer Lingus industrial action — how did it come to this and what happens now?
The pilots group Ialpa said it had accepted an invitation to talks with Aer Lingus as the work-to-rule continues

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Air chaos imminent as pilot industrial action under way at Aer Lingus
Air chaos imminent as pilot industrial action under way at Aer Lingus
Industrial action began at midnight with an indefinite work to rule and there will also be a full eight-hour strike on Saturday

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Irish Examiner view: EU migration pact may founder on false premise
Irish Examiner view: EU migration pact may founder on false premise
Ireland’s political leaders are being asked to make decisions on projections which some critics say are unrealistic

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Aer Lingus Aircraft
Impasse to resolving Aer Lingus dispute ‘sits’ with airline – Ialpa
The president of the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) has said the impasse to resolving its dispute with Aer Lingus “sits” with the airline.

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

FILE PHOTO IALPA announces Aer Lingus pilots' ballot results, recommending industrial action over unresolved pay dispute after f
Aer Lingus apologises for 'inconvenience' and disruption expected next week
Pilots at Aer Lingus are to begin an indefinite work-to-rule from next Wednesday after balloting for industrial action

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

DENIS SCANNELL
Q&A: How will I know if Aer Lingus has cancelled my flight and how many are affected?
Cancellations will affect around 8,000 passengers every day from next Wednesday to Sunday, with between 22 and 40 flights per day impacted

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Aer Lingus Aircraft
Aer Lingus to cancel up to 20% of flights each day due to industrial action by pilots
The cancellations could impact as many as 30,000 passengers

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Irish Migration
'Reprehensible' to use holidaymakers' plans as 'pawns' in Aer Lingus dispute 
Taoiseach Simon Harris was speaking as a planned work-to-rule that will lead to travel chaos over the summer is set to begin on June 26

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Aer Lingus apologises as cancelled flight to Cork leaves 150 passengers stranded in Palma
Aer Lingus apologises as cancelled flight to Cork leaves 150 passengers stranded in Palma
One passenger said the flight was due to leave Palma at 11pm but it was 3am before they got email confirmation from the airline that the flight had been cancelled

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Aer Lingus flight sales fall ahead of pilots' industrial action
Aer Lingus flight sales fall ahead of pilots' industrial action
Travel agents' bookings with Aer Lingus have already fallen by almost a third — a full week before Ialpa pilots' planned work-to-rule

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

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Irish Examiner view: Aer Lingus pilots have a right to take industrial action
Ialpa pilots are perfectly entitled to take industrial action to seek better terms and conditions, and it makes sense to do so at a time when it is most likely to help their cause

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Daa chief says Dublin Airport passenger cap could be raised within two years
Daa chief says Dublin Airport passenger cap could be raised within two years
Despite Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s assertion it could take five years, Kenny Jacobs told the Oireachtas transport committee it could happen within 24 months

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Coronavirus - Sun Apr 5, 2020
Government urged to become ‘broker’ between Aer Lingus and pilots
Sinn FĂ©in leader Mary Lou McDonald said that the frustration of Aer Lingus pilots has been building for a long time

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Aer Lingus Aircraft
'Too late' for travel insurance or changing flights amid Aer Lingus pilots dispute
A "potential catastrophe" is on the cards if the talks between Aer Lingus and the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) do not end with a resolution

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Volcanic ash causes travel disruption
Q&A: What should I do if my flight is cancelled due to Aer Lingus pilots' dispute?
Everything you need to know about the dispute between pilots' union Ialpa and Aer Lingus and what it might mean for you

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Aer Lingus Aircraft
Aer Lingus pilot strikes run risk of travel chaos this summer
The proposed Aer Lingus pilot strikes have the potential to cause travel chaos this summer and damage the airline itself, travel experts and Government ministers have warned.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Aer Lingus Aircraft
Aer Lingus pilots will work-to-rule from June 26
Aer Lingus pilots have served notice on the airline of their intention to go on indefinite work-to-rule from Wednesday, June 26.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Aer Lingus Aircraft
Potential for summer chaos as Aer Lingus pilots vote for strike action in pay dispute
IALPA president Captain Mark Tighe said the result of the ballot was 'an incredible reaffirmation of our mandate for industrial action in pursuit of a meaningful pay offer'

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Chris O’Donnell, Rhasidat Adeleke, Tom Barr and Sharlene Mawdsley celebrate with their gold medals 8/6/2024
Irish Examiner view: Rome gave Ireland even more reasons to fund our athletes properly
The magnificent performances by our athletes at the European Championships in Rome have been good for the soul

Fri, 14 Jun, 2024

Aer Lingus Aircraft
Irish holidaymakers face summer of chaos with looming pilots' strike
After Aer Lingus pilots voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, strike could start within the next two weeks

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

FILE PHOTO IALPA announces Aer Lingus pilots' ballot results, recommending industrial action over unresolved pay dispute after f
Aer Lingus pilots vote 'overwhelmingly' in favour of industrial action
97.7% of the ballots returned were in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots to resume to avoid strike
Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots to resume to avoid strike
Strike is now a strong possibility in the key summer period when Irish holidaymakers take off, and Ireland welcomes many foreign tourists

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

IATA Director General Willie Walsh speaks during an interview with Reuters in Dubai
Air fares to rise despite soaring profits
Elevated fuel costs, increased environmental requirements and the continued shortage of new aircraft are being blamed for further increases in fares to come this year

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Dublin Airport hangar six dispute
Man accused of punching windows on Aer Lingus flight in 'extremely threatening' manner
The man is accused of being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour for just over an hour and a half

Wed, 22 May, 2024

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Aer Lingus owner IAG projects strong summer after solid first quarter
Chief executive Luis Gallego said the group, which also owns Iberia, British Airways and Vueling airlines, had already secured more than 80% of projected bookings for the second quarter and over 40% for the third quarter.

Fri, 10 May, 2024

File Photo: The three men arrested as part of an investigation into an international illegal immigrant smuggling network through
Aviation authority introduces seat capacity limit to comply with Dublin Airport planning conditions 
During the winter period, the Irish Aviation Authority has decided runway activity will be limited to 970 flights per 24-hour period

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Ryanair takes court case over Aer Lingus appeal
Ryanair takes court case over Aer Lingus appeal
The 120,000 sq ft hangar would create more than 200 jobs, according to airline.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Dublin Airport challenge to night-time flights cap adjourned over planning decision
Dublin Airport challenge to night-time flights cap adjourned over planning decision
An Bord Pleanála is considering DAA’s request for a relaxation of the restrictions imposed on night-time flights as a condition of 2007 planning approval for the new North Runway

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Aer Lingus-owner IAG may get warning from EU competition regulator over Air Europa deal
Aer Lingus-owner IAG may get warning from EU competition regulator over Air Europa deal
Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG may get a warning from EU competition regulators on its €400m bid to buy out Air Europa if it does not offer remedies in the coming months, a person with direct knowledge of the matter has said.

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Ian Bailey court case
Irish Examiner view: Speculation and suspicion will live on
Death of Ian Bailey

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Eoghan O’Mara Walsh: Thriving Irish tourism cannot be taken for granted
Eoghan O’Mara Walsh: Thriving Irish tourism cannot be taken for granted
Ireland’s tourism industry demonstrated remarkable resilience this year despite domestic cost challenges and geopolitical upheaval, and resilience is likely to have to be on display again in 2024.

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Read My Lips campaign urges women to get cervical screening
Irish Examiner view: Read My Lips campaign urges women to get cervical screening
Seven high-profile women are joining forces with 'Irish Examiner Feelgood' to share a health message in memory of Vicky Phelan

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Christchurch - Barbados
Boom in holiday travel 'shows no sign of ending'
German airline Lufthansa said bookings for the third quarter and the rest of the year exceed 90% of the pre-pandemic level, with the summer season extending into October

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Dublin Airport hangar six dispute
Aer Lingus will not cede European market to rivals despite focus on US, says IAG
Aer Lingus posted an operating profit of €40m, driven by growth in its US markets and rising demand for short-haul European flights

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

Q&A: What rights have I got if I'm on Rhodes or Corfu?
Q&A: What rights have I got if I'm on Rhodes or Corfu?
Greek authorities have yet to enforce travel restrictions

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

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