Aer Lingus has apologised to passengers who were left behind in Boston at the weekend after their plane was forced to take off and fly to Shannon without them.

IAG’s boosting of Aer Lingus’ transatlantic fleet contributed to Airbus and Boeing landing more than $17bn (€15.2bn) in plane deals on day two of the Paris Airshow as their sales teams scrapped for orders after a downturn in business and the grounding of Boeing’s top-selling jet.

Cork Airport has launched eight new routes to its summer schedule offering new services to Croatia, Italy, France, Hungary, and Poland.

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Aer Lingus has ruled out the introduction of transatlantic flights from Cork despite suggestions from the airline’s CEO that they were on the horizon.

An independently-operated third terminal at Dublin Airport is now the preferred option of government ministers, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

Thousands of Irish people may have been burnt by the sun in recent days, but Irish MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan found himself burnt online by airline Aer Lingus yesterday in a Twitter spat.

Willie Walsh, the chief executive of Aer Lingus’ parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), took home €8.8m in salary and benefits last year.

Tourism bodies are targeting inbound food, golf and conference tourism business as CityJet launches its new high-frequency Cork to London service today.

Corporate Ireland is in good health and that is an important position for those who care about building a positive future for Ireland.

Thousands have taken to social media to praise Aer Lingus for its efforts in assisting the relatives of those killed and injured in the Berkeley disaster.

More than two dozen family members of those who died and were injured in the Berkeley balcony collapse gathered at the site of the tragedy.

Your readers should be aware that the Government has agreed to sell its share in Aer Lingus to the International Airlines Group (IAG), which also owns British Airways (BA), for a pittance.

Travel journalist Eoghan Corry answers some of the questions raised by the proposed IAG-Aer Lingus deal

Is the ‘will they, won’t they sell’ saga nearly over for Aer Lingus?

Virgin Atlantic has warned the proposed takeover of Aer Lingus could jeopardise long haul connections through Britain and reduce flight options for Irish passengers.

IAG chief Willie Walsh has said that he is in “no hurry” to complete a takeover of Aer Lingus and is “happy to take as much time as is necessary”.

Aer Lingus’ incoming chief executive has urged those opposed to the airline’s sale to drop their sentimental stance over its change of ownership and embrace the growth opportunities such a move could present.

Unions representing workers at Aer Lingus are due to brief their shop stewards at the airline today and tomorrow to further clarify their stance on the proposed takeover of the airline by aviation group IAG.

Airline to publish annual results as unions brief stewards on offer

Kay Cairn’s frugal adventures continue as she and Erin head off to the capital of Belgium. One catch, though: Kay’s on a very tight budget

Government sources have played down suggestions that the Coalition will reject a takeover bid by aviation giant IAG for Aer Lingus after shares in the airline fell amid reports.

Employers’ lobby group Ibec has said a sale of Aer Lingus could benefit the State by providing extra funds to invest in essential public infrastructure projects.

The Cork and Shannon chambers of commerce will be given a role in deciding the future of Aer Lingus flights to Heathrow from both airports according to an IAG submission made to the Government, the Irish Examiner has learned.

The owner of British Airways has ratcheted up pressure on the Irish Government to agree the takeover of Aer Lingus with the offer of a five year guarantee on crucial Heathrow slots.

The potential sale of Aer Lingus to International Airlines Group (IAG), managed by former Aer Lingus pilot and CEO, and previously a management buy-out suitor, Willie Walsh, is raising alarm bells for anyone with anything to do with the airline business.

Tánaiste Joan Burton has warned that protecting Ireland's air links with Europe and the US is of vital importance if a deal to sell Aer Lingus to International Airlines Group (IAG) is to go through.

Fianna Fáil are calling on Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe not to allow the sale of the Government's stake in Aer Lingus to go ahead.

Is there an airport in Cork? I know the answer to this question as I come from Cork but a foreigner would think there isn’t.

Passengers on the Aer Lingus flight from Brussels to Dublin were treated to a beautiful performance 'Silent Night' and 'Oh Holy Night'.

Aer Lingus Regional operator, Stobart Air has added Irish regional airline, CityJet to its growing list of franchise partners.

Flights on the Kerry-Dublin route are attracting growing passenger numbers but the future of the service remains uncertain.

Cranberries lead singer Dolores O’Riordan has been released without charge after she was arrested over an alleged assault on a transatlantic flight.

The former lead singer with rock group The Cranberries has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an air hostess.

Aer Lingus intends to hold a shareholder vote next month to formally approve its pension deficit solution, after employees yesterday voted in favour of its funding plan.

Aer Lingus has had its most profitable quarter since the financial crisis, reporting an operating profit of just under €113m euro for the three months to the end of September, up 19% on the same time last year.

Aer Lingus Regional’s new service to Leeds Bradford Airport, operated by Stobart Air, has commenced from Dublin Airport.

Aer Lingus’s share price jumped nearly 5% yesterday after more than 20m of its shares changed hands — including, it is believed, the bulk of media mogul Denis O’Brien’s remaining holding in the company.

Aer Lingus has reported a fall in losses for the first half of the year.

Aer Lingus and Ryanair will begin separate legal actions in the European Court of Justice this week over the controversial air travel tax which was discontinued by the Government in last year’s budget.

Support from Ryanair helped nullify Government opposition to Aer Lingus’ CEO Christoph Müller’s pension enhancements.

Merrion Capital Group’s head of private clients Shane Nolan is preparing a management-led buyout of the firm, according to sources.

Aer Lingus has resumed year-round services to New York from Shannon Airport for the first time in five years.