Aer Lingus will give passenger data to US

AER LINGUS will provide US authorities will details of all passengers flying to America from the end of this month, despite fears that it may invade people’s right to privacy.

The US is demanding access to the airline's passenger information data as part of their campaign against terrorism.

The information requested includes credit card details, frequent flier information, addresses and email, baggage data, dietary requirements that may indicate if a person is Jewish or Muslim and any comments made by booking staff about a passenger.