The lines between long- and short-haul, trunk and point-to-point routes are blurring as more efficient jets redefine the economics of each seat – and the rules of competition.
The flight to Orlando had climbed to 4,000 feet above the midlands but was forced to return to Dublin Airport.
Aviation entrepreneur Conor McCarthy warns that Emerald Airlines will be forced to reduce its flights to Donegal unless more passengers are allowed fly through Dublin Airport.
The Aer Lingus dispute is emblematic of the broader challenges facing Ireland in 2024. As the country emerges from the turmoil of recent years, we're seeing the complex interplay of factors shaping the labour market and the economy.
Compensation deals struck by US pilot unions with Southwest, United and American Airlines in 2023 will have inspired Ialpa, according to UK analysts. However, they caution much has changed in the past year.
Ryanair has accused the IALPA union boss Evan Cullen of divulging sensitive industrial relations information about a proposed strike ballot to its rival Aer Lingus. It is suing Cullen and the Forsa union for damages of €13.7m.
Aer Lingus cabin crew today were told there was a “surplus” of staff at certain grades. Those affected are looking at deep pay freezes and lay-offs, well into next year.
Aer Lingus pilot Padraig Higgins had his €387,000 jury award for defamation against the Irish Aviation Authority slashed on appeal. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to look at jury assessments as a matter of public importance.
The Irish arm of the global consulting firm Mercer is in the firing line over alleged equity losses in the company's pension scheme. Just what happened, and what is now at stake?
IAG bought Aer Lingus cheaply in 2015. Since then it's been the group's most profitable airline. Now, its niche is threatened by Covid-19
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