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Bloomberg reports: British Airways owner IAG SA said it was well-placed for a strong summer season, with travel demand remaining robust after profit rose in the first quarter.
A long-serving Aer Lingus customer services agent was terminated following a workplace rant where she labeled colleagues as 'bullies and bitches', according to the Labour Court.
Aer Lingus's strategy for transatlantic expansion faces a setback as it steps down from being the launch customer for the Airbus A321XLR, influenced by ongoing labor disputes.
Completing its network recovery, Aer Lingus resumes its direct flights from Dublin to Minneapolis-St. Paul, marking a significant milestone in its post-pandemic recovery.
Aer Lingus, founded by the Irish Government in 1936, is the flag carrier of Ireland and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of International Airlines Group (IAG) after its privatisation between 2006 and 2015. Despite expectations of rejoining the Oneworld airline alliance following its IAG takeover, it remains independent, operating under a hybrid business model and engaging in codeshares with Oneworld, Star Alliance, SkyTeam members, as well as interline agreements with other airlines. Significant shares held by Ryanair and the Irish state were bought out by IAG in 2015, resulting in the latter assuming control of Aer Lingus on September 2, 2015.
As leisure travel rebounds, IAG, owner of British Airways and Aer Lingus, benefits from higher sales and suppressed fuel expenses, marking a positive forecast ahead of the summer season.
Iberia is set to be the global launch customer for the Airbus A321XLR in late 2024, taking over from Aer Lingus due to a pilot pay dispute resolution failure.
A long-serving Aer Lingus customer services agent was terminated following a workplace rant where she labeled colleagues as 'bullies and bitches', according to the Labour Court.
Aer Lingus's strategy for transatlantic expansion faces a setback as it steps down from being the launch customer for the Airbus A321XLR, influenced by ongoing labor disputes.
Completing its network recovery, Aer Lingus resumes its direct flights from Dublin to Minneapolis-St. Paul, marking a significant milestone in its post-pandemic recovery.
As the Labor Court prepares to address a pay dispute, Aer Lingus is accused by its pilots' union of undermining negotiation efforts.
Recent pilot union negotiations breakdown halts Aer Lingus's timeline for new aircraft arrivals, impacting fleet expansion plans.
Following a temporary suspension due to a security incident involving a suspicious package on an Aer Lingus flight bound for Belfast, Birmingham Airport has reopened with all emergency services stood down.
In a bold move to expedite contract negotiations, the parent company of Aer Lingus threatens to allocate newly destined aircraft to its other airlines unless pilots finalize a wage agreement promptly.
Effective March 15, 2024, SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have initiated a codeshare partnership, facilitating enhanced connectivity and travel options between Colombo and Seoul for passengers.
In celebration of Ireland's national rugby team, Aer Lingus has introduced a new livery on its Airbus A320, marking the third iteration of the rugby-themed design.
Luis Gallego, CEO of IAG, balances optimism for the Air Europa deal against stalled investments in Aer Lingus, pending a pilot pay resolution.
In a significant move towards sustainability, International Airlines Group (IAG) has successfully secured a 14-year contract for 785,000 tonnes of e-SAF from Twelve, marking a major step in reaching its 2030 environmental goals.
Confirmed as the launch operator for the A321neo(XLR), Aer Lingus is slated to commence revenue service with the new variant starting third quarter of 2024, marking a significant milestone for transatlantic travel.
