Revenue from Aer Lingus’s long-haul routes jumped by almost a quarter in the first quarter of 2012 compared to last year.

Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Mueller received pay and shares worth €1,569,000 in 2011 — more than three times his basic pay of €475,000.

Aer Lingus have announced the appointment of Andrew MacFarlane as its Chief Financial Officer and as an executive director with immediate effect.

BRITAIN’S worst internet child sex abuser was jailed for eight-and-a-half years yesterday.

AER Lingus is showing signs of improvement this year but its Gatwick and Belfast bases are struggling with losses.

ONGOING talks between Aer Lingus management and staff has forced the company to postpone the publication of its preliminary results which were due to be released today.

A “SADISTIC” mother was jailed yesterday for subjecting her healthy son to “24-hour-a-day torture” by pretending he was severely ill to gain publicity and financial rewards.

Pension experts predicted today that other large firms could follow Rentokil Initial’s lead and close final salary schemes to existing members.

Rentokil Initial has announced moves to close its final salary pension scheme, which would freeze benefits for current employees, it was reported.