Talks were continuing late last night between the Dublin Airport Authority and taxi unions to try to avert a third day of disruption for thousands of airline passengers.

Talks were continuing late last night between the Dublin Airport Authority and taxi unions to try to avert a third day of disruption for thousands of airline passengers.

DUBLIN Airport Authority chairman David Dilger is to step down from his position, citing personal reasons. The move, which a statement from the company said would allow Mr Dilger “to afford more time to his broad range of other interests”, will take effect from May 31.

AER LINGUS chiefs yesterday raised the possibility of the national carrier going the way of failed airlines Sabena and Alitalia if the company’s controversial cutbacks are not backed by unions.