Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus has teamed up with top local graffiti artist Qubek to create a massive new eye-catching street art mural showcasing the airline’s transatlantic Manchester routes

Aer Lingus has celebrated the launch of its very first direct flight from Manchester to New York, JFK

Aer Lingus’ first transatlantic service from the UK took to the skies with the departure of the airline’s first ever non-stop direct flight from Manchester to Barbados

Aer Lingus has revealed its new look uniform which will be worn by over 4,000 cabin and ground crew around the world from 10 February. Created by Irish fashion designer Louise Kennedy,…

Aer Lingus is celebrating carrying a record 2.5 million guests during 2019 between Ireland and North America. The new high was notched up by the Irish flag carrier operating its…

This week’s Aviation round up features new routes, a posh new airport lounge and a new species of cabin crew -- but first we head to Ireland…

This week in the world of travel tech, we saw airlines partner with tech companies to improve their service and revenue. Moreover, another app is out in the market that connects boat owners…

Aer Lingus is offering impacted WOW Air passengers special rescue fares for those flying from 29 March to 11 April.

This week, we saw digitisation in the hospitality sector takes a step forward with Roiback introducing online check-in for hotels, similar to what we usually do on our flights. Moreover,…

Aer Lingus and CityJet have joined forces to operate a new route between London and Dublin. Starting 28 October, Aer Lingus will operate six daily round trips on weekdays, with a reduced…

Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Miami, Florida took flight on 1 September from Dublin Airport.  Flight EI141 operated by an Airbus A330-200 series is the first ever scheduled…

Are Lingus has announced its largest ever winter schedule with 138,000 extra seats from the UK to Ireland.  New services and capacity increases across the transatlantic network offer…

The new Airbus A321neo aircraft will be a “game-changer” for the airline industry, IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has said. In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit…

Aer Lingus has launched its new loyalty programme, AerClub. Powered by Avios and designed to meet the needs of today’s traveller, AerClub is the first Irish airline loyalty programme to give…

AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…

Aer Lingus has launched online visual guides to help people with autism and similar conditions prepare for air travel. Created in partnership with the Kinney Center for Autism Education…

Aer Lingus has relaunched its loyalty programme in partnership with Avios.  The programme, named AerClub, is the first Irish airline loyalty programme that enables Aer Lingus’…

Aer Lingus has announced its 2017 Dublin summer schedule offering passengers from the UK a greater choice when flying to North America.  In addition to a host of additional…

Ryanair has launched £9.99 rescue fares on its Liverpool-Dublin service, after Aer Lingus cancelled its Liverpool-Dublin route from January 2017.  Ryanair customers can now fly…

Aer Lingus has launched a new daily service from Dublin to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The new year-round route, which made its first flight on 1st September,…

Aer Lingus will launch its first direct flight from Dublin Airport to Hartford Bradley International Airport in Connecticut on 28 September. This new four times weekly service will…

Aer Lingus has received a 4-Star rating by Skytrax, making it the first Irish airline to receive this rating. It joins a select group of only 40 airlines worldwide that also boast a…

Aer Lingus has launched its new mobile app available for Android and Apple iOS users. Currently, almost 50 percent of Aer Lingus guests check in online before they reach the airport, over…

Aer Lingus has launched its new Express Bag Drop service at Dublin Airport. The Express Bag Drop service, which is available year-round, enables travellers to self-tag and check-in their…

Aer Lingus is celebrating its 80th year of flying with the launch of three new routes to the US in 2016. The airline launched its Los Angeles service on 4th May, and will commence flights…

British Airways will start rolling out high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi on its long-haul flights in the coming years. International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of BA, Iberia…

Aer Lingus has announced a re-launch of its loyalty programme in partnership with Avios. The programme will launch in Spring 2016 and will be named AerClub.  AerClub will become the first…

The city of Palma de Mallorca is becoming more accessible as a year round destination thanks to increased flight connections from the UK. Jet2 will start its flight operation from Leeds…

An Aer Lingus aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at New York JFK last night after it experienced hydraulic issues after take-off from the airport. The Boeing 757, which was…

The Financial Times has revealed that the chief executive of Etihad Airways would be willing to sell its stake in Aer Lingus Group Plc, if the Irish government gets behind the IAG offer.…

Aer Lingus has announced its preliminary results for 2014, noting an impressive 18% rise in operating profits.  The carrier made €72.0 million up 17.8% from €61.1 million in the…

Aer Lingus’ chairman has said there is ‘compelling strategic rationale’ behind International Airlines Group (IAG) taking over the Irish carrier. Colm Barrington’s comments came after…

Both Ryanair and International Airlines Group (IAG) have made announcements regarding Aer Lingus in the last day as activity around its ownership continues. The Competition Appeal…

Willie Walsh has proposed legally-binding commitments to secure Aer Lingus’ Irish flight connections as his International Airlines Group (IAG) continues its bid to buy the carrier. The…

Qatar Airways has acquired a 9.99% stake in International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. The move comes 15 months after the…

International Airlines Group (IAG) has edged closer to taking over Aer Lingus after the Irish carrier said it would recommend the latest financial terms to its board.   On Monday both…

British Airways owner IAG is launching a third takeover approach of Etihad-backed Aer Lingus, according to Reuters. Etihad has a 4.1% stake in the Irish carrier. "International…

Updated Monday 26th January, 08.50 GMT Aer Lingus is considering a third, revised takeover bid by International Airlines Group (IAG). The carrier confirmed this morning it is…

Aer Lingus has confirmed an increase in operating profit for 2014, as it continues to be a takeover target by International Airlines Group (IAG). Operating target for 2014 is ahead of…

The current chief executive of Aer Lingus has been announced as the new CEO of Malaysia Airlines. Christoph R. Mueller’s appointment is part of the Malaysian carrier’s restructure,…

Aer Lingus has announced it will hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) next month to address a plan for its pension scheme. The airline wants shareholder approval to put in a…

Aer Lingus has reported its strongest year since the financial crisis, with its third quarter operating profit up 19%. The Irish carrier’s Q3 operating profit came in at EUR112.9…

Aer Lingus managed to reduce its first half loss with its transatlantic and franchise ventures despite a EUR10 million impact from strike action. The Irish carrier has posted an…

Rashid Abdulrahman AlGaoud has become the first Bahraini elected to the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK). AlGaoud, who is UK country manager for Gulf Air, has joined…

Aer Lingus has blamed a potential workers strikes for a slump in its profit forecast and forward bookings. The Irish carrier has said it expects its 2014 operating profit to be 10-20%…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced plans to pilot its New Distribution Capability (NDC) with several more airlines. Aeroflot, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and…

Threatened industrial action and the late timing of Easter contributed to Aer Lingus posting deeper losses in the first quarter of this year. The Irish airline posted an operating…

Europe will remain as a ‘very important’ region for Etihad Airways as the airline announced a new group for its global aviation strategy. During a press conference for its 2013…

Ryanair has been told it must reduce its stake in Aer Lingus by the UK Competition Commission (UKCC). The low-cost carrier has been ordered to reduce its stake in the Irish carrier…

Cardiff Airport has posted an increase in passengers for three consecutive months as its new government owners look to turnaround its fortune. In recent Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)…

Ryanair has offered to sell its 29% stake in Aer Lingus to overcome takeover concerns from competition authorities. The UK Competition Commission (CC) has raised a concern that…

Ryanair has been blocked from taking over Aer Lingus for the third time. The low-cost carrier said it believed the European Commission’s move was a “political decision” in light of IAG’s…

Ryanair has warned it would sell its stake in Aer Lingus if its bid to buy the airline is turned down by the European Commission (EC), although it is confident it will go through.…

Air Canada and Aer Lingus have signed a interline agreement in its first step towards codesharing. The deal is in effect now and means passengers on the Toronto to Dublin service can…

Etihad Airways and Aer Lingus have signed a interline and code-share agreement which follows the airline's recent 2.987% equity purchase in the Irish carrier. In addition to the code-share…

Aer Lingus has announced it will switch its flights to George Best Belfast City Airport later this year. The airline previously operated for five years from Belfast International, which…

Aer Lingus has rejected Ryanair’s £560m buy-out bid, saying the offer ‘undervalues’ the airline. Ryanair made a surprise bid for the Irish carrier this week while it is under investigation…

Virgin Atlantic to offer mobile connectivity Virgin Atlantic has announced it is to become the first British airline to offer full mobile phone connectivity onboard its aircraft. The…

BA initiatives aim to boost in-flight service British Airways is trialling two new initiatives designed to boost its in-flight service. The ‘onboard travel advisor’ and ‘golden ticket’…