Aer Lingus hires planes and crew from Ryanair

AER LINGUS has “wet leased” nine aircraft and crews from other carriers in order to maintain service to passengers for the duration of its dispute with its cabin crew.

The airline yesterday leased four aircraft and crews from its rival and minority shareholder Ryanair, three from Monarch and two from Titan.

The airline said the short-term leases will enable the airline to operate a full schedule “on an ongoing basis if necessary”.