Japan Airlines has been offered an almost €730m lifeline from a partnership led by American Airlines.

AER LINGUS chief executive Willie Walsh says he will stay on in his job even if the government decides not to back his plans for an outside investor to come on board.

AER LINGUS management is doing its best to alienate both workers and their political masters.

BRITAIN were defeated in their historic first return to the America’s Cup stage in 15 years, as they lost to Team Dennis Conner’s vastly experienced crew on Stars and Stripes in the first showcase race of the 31st America’s Cup series.

There is still no sign of agreement on a pay rise for Aer Lingus pilots.