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Talks in Aer Lingus pilot dispute are making progress, court hears

Talks in Aer Lingus pilot dispute are making progress, court hears

Captain Ian Blair was suspended on pay last November to allow for an investigation into a complaint that he had required cabin crew, who were on a "positioning flight" from Barbados to Manchester, to sit in economy rather than business class.

Aer Lingus losses almost double to €103m as CEO says it has enough fuel for summer flights

Aer Lingus losses almost double to €103m as CEO says it has enough fuel for summer flights

That is almost double the airline's losses of €55 million in the same period last year.

MMA fighter charged over alleged air rage incident on Aer Lingus flight

MMA fighter charged over alleged air rage incident on Aer Lingus flight

Sinead Kavanagh was ordered to appear again on June 11th to enter a plea and have a later hearing date scheduled if she contests the case.

Aer Lingus announces three new routes for summer

Aer Lingus announces three new routes for summer

Mediation to take place in Aer Lingus pilot suspension dispute

Mediation to take place in Aer Lingus pilot suspension dispute

Around 23,000 passengers face disruption amid Aer Lingus flight cancellations

Around 23,000 passengers face disruption amid Aer Lingus flight cancellations

Aer Lingus cancels more than 500 flights over next few weeks

Aer Lingus cancels more than 500 flights over next few weeks

Aer Lingus installs Elon Musk's Starlink wi-fi on its planes

Aer Lingus installs Elon Musk's Starlink wi-fi on its planes

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Aer Lingus chief executive, Lynne Embleton, said the technology is a 'gamechanger'.

Aer Lingus' parent company posts record profits

Aer Lingus' parent company posts record profits

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

The company attributed its “record financial performance” to “long-term demand growth in our core markets and constrained supply in a consolidating industry”.

Ryanair cries 'fake results' after finishing last in customer satisfaction survey

Ryanair cries 'fake results' after finishing last in customer satisfaction survey

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

In a statement, the airline said: 'Neither we nor our 208m passengers pay any attention to these made-up manufactured surveys or their fake results'.

From Glasgow to Galicia: Aer Lingus announces new routes from Cork Airport

From Glasgow to Galicia: Aer Lingus announces new routes from Cork Airport

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Aer Lingus is gearing up for a busy summer 2026 schedule from Cork Airport

Judge grants permission for US student to give video link evidence in Aer Lingus flight sex assault case

Judge grants permission for US student to give video link evidence in Aer Lingus flight sex assault case

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Judge Francis Comerford has granted permission for four State witnesses to give evidence via video link from the US in the trial

Californian gambling addict caught trying to smuggle €300k worth of drugs is jailed

Californian gambling addict caught trying to smuggle €300k worth of drugs is jailed

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

A Californian gambling addict caught trying to smuggle nearly €300,000 worth of drugs through Dublin Airport has been jailed for four years

Ireland set to keep hosting American college football game each season to 2037

Ireland set to keep hosting American college football game each season to 2037

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

The plan awaits final endorsement of governmental bodies.

Aer Lingus owner IAG beats second-quarter profit estimates

Aer Lingus owner IAG beats second-quarter profit estimates

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Aer Lingus reported operating profits of €135 million for the quarter

Worker’s action over blocked access to Dublin Airport resolved, court hears

Worker’s action over blocked access to Dublin Airport resolved, court hears

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

A Dublin Airport contract worker’s action seeking to stop DAA from blocking his access to the airport has been resolved, the High Court has heard

Airport worker who told Aer Lingus rep to 'f....off' will get early High Court hearing over dismissal

Airport worker who told Aer Lingus rep to 'f....off' will get early High Court hearing over dismissal

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Colm Dunne, St Laurence's Park, Drogheda, Co Louth, said his dismissal was extremely harsh and not proportionate

Contractor at Dublin Airport claims he was fired for telling Aer Lingus employee to ‘f*** off

Contractor at Dublin Airport claims he was fired for telling Aer Lingus employee to ‘f*** off

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

It is Mr Dunne’s case that he had no communication with his employer during the purported investigation.

Aer Lingus parent company records surge in profits

Aer Lingus parent company records surge in profits

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

International Airlines Group said its operating profit last year was €4.3 billion

Aer Lingus searches for next class of aircraft engineer apprentices

Aer Lingus searches for next class of aircraft engineer apprentices

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Upon completing their apprenticeships, graduates will have the opportunity to launch their careers within Aer Lingus’ maintenance and engineering department

Dublin Airport operator settles challenge to airline levy cap

Dublin Airport operator settles challenge to airline levy cap

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Airport charges are payable by airlines for use of the airport’s services and facilities, such as runways and airport security

Alcohol should not be sold on flights, former airline chief says

Alcohol should not be sold on flights, former airline chief says

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Former owner of Aer Arann and Aer Lingus Regional, Padraig O’Ceidigh, said airlines should be taking more responsibility.

Airline challenges to Dublin Airport passenger cap likely require input of European court, judge says

Airline challenges to Dublin Airport passenger cap likely require input of European court, judge says

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

A High Court judge on Tuesday said the challenges seem only to be resolvable by referring European law questions to the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU).

Aer Lingus reports drop in operating profits and blames pilots' strike action

Aer Lingus reports drop in operating profits and blames pilots' strike action

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Airline reported an operating profit of €139 million for the third quarter of this year

Captain turned plane around after hearing passenger inappropriately touched teen, court hears

Captain turned plane around after hearing passenger inappropriately touched teen, court hears

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

The cost to Aer Lingus of returning the Boston-bound aircraft to Shannon is €28,213, Det Garda Ruth O’Sullivan said.

Aer Lingus and Ryanair get permission to challenge Dublin Airport passenger cap

Aer Lingus and Ryanair get permission to challenge Dublin Airport passenger cap

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

An association representing US airlines has also brought a court challenge to a cap on passenger numbers at Dublin Airport for next summer

Applications from Ryanair and Aer Lingus to challenge passenger cap to be heard next week

Applications from Ryanair and Aer Lingus to challenge passenger cap to be heard next week

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The intended judicial review challenges concern the IAA’s decision of last week to limit Dublin Airport passenger numbers to 25.2 million for the summer 2025 season, which runs from late March to October.

Disabled MLA blasts ‘shambles’ after Aer Lingus plane left without him

Disabled MLA blasts ‘shambles’ after Aer Lingus plane left without him

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Andy Allen said he arrived on time for his flight from Birmingham to Belfast but the help he needed to board did not come.

Aer Lingus unions gather to discuss impact of pilots' pay rise

Aer Lingus unions gather to discuss impact of pilots' pay rise

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Siptu and Fórsa agreed pay rises of 12 per cent with Aer Lingus in recent years, but the deals include a clause where they can go back to the airline if another group of workers secures a better deal

Aer Lingus pilots vote to accept 17.75% pay rise

Aer Lingus pilots vote to accept 17.75% pay rise

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Members of the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) backed the 17.75 per cent increase by a sizeable majority, with 85 per cent of those returning ballots in favour

Airlines secure permission to challenge Dublin Airport passenger cap

Airlines secure permission to challenge Dublin Airport passenger cap

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Both Ryanair and Aer Lingus claim the decision is legally flawed and should be set aside

Aer Lingus and Ryanair challenge Dublin Airport capacity limits

Aer Lingus and Ryanair challenge Dublin Airport capacity limits

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

The airlines' challenge comes after a similar action by the airport's operator, daa

Aer Lingus returns to full service as pilots suspend work-to-rule

Aer Lingus returns to full service as pilots suspend work-to-rule

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

The airline had cancelled more than 600 flights in recent weeks.

Explained: What's the latest in the Aer Lingus pilots' pay dispute?

Explained: What's the latest in the Aer Lingus pilots' pay dispute?

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

The Irish Air Line Pilots' Association has recommended that its members accept a 17.75 per cent pay increase proposed by the Labour Court

Pay deal will leave Aer Lingus pilots ‘better off’, union says

Pay deal will leave Aer Lingus pilots ‘better off’, union says

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Pilots are to be balloted on a 17.75 per cent deal following a recommendation from the Labour Court

Aer Lingus cancels 25 more flights while pilots consider pay recommendation

Aer Lingus cancels 25 more flights while pilots consider pay recommendation

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

The airline said further flight cancellations would be announced on Thursday

Aer Lingus passengers face more uncertainty as pilots’ pay deal stalls

Aer Lingus passengers face more uncertainty as pilots’ pay deal stalls

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association met on Tuesday to consider the proposed 17.75% wage rise

Minister urges Aer Lingus pilots to accept pay recommendation

Minister urges Aer Lingus pilots to accept pay recommendation

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

The executive of the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association was meeting on Tuesday to discuss the recommendation

Aer Lingus accepts Labour Court recommendation of 17.75% pay rise for pilots

Aer Lingus accepts Labour Court recommendation of 17.75% pay rise for pilots

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

In a statement released this evening, the airline said they "will have to consider the longer-term implications of implementing the recommendation."

Aer Lingus announces another 80 flight cancellations amid pay row

Aer Lingus announces another 80 flight cancellations amid pay row

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Aer Lingus has been cancelling flights in batches during a work-to-rule by pilots.

Labour Court considers recommendations in Aer Lingus pilots dispute

Labour Court considers recommendations in Aer Lingus pilots dispute

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

The airline said its engagement with the industrial dispute body was an ‘important step’ in the row over pilots’ pay.

Aer Lingus cancels 76 further flights scheduled for next week

Aer Lingus cancels 76 further flights scheduled for next week

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

The cancellations will impact flights scheduled for Monday to Wednesday

Aer Lingus and pilots to meet at Labour Court in latest effort at resolution

Aer Lingus and pilots to meet at Labour Court in latest effort at resolution

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

If these rounds of talks fail, the pilots union said it would return to consider an escalation of its industrial action

Labour Court to formally intervene in Aer Lingus dispute with pilots

Labour Court to formally intervene in Aer Lingus dispute with pilots

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

The move comes amid efforts to minimise disruption being caused by the ongoing industrial action

Aer Lingus and pilots' union to attend Labour Court talks

Aer Lingus and pilots' union to attend Labour Court talks

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Both sides in the Aer Lingus dispute will meet at the Labour Court on Monday to try and resolve their row

'Mood of resilience' among Aer Lingus pilots as they stage eight-hour strike

'Mood of resilience' among Aer Lingus pilots as they stage eight-hour strike

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Representatives of both sides are to meet with the Labour Court on Monday, in an effort to resolve the disagreement.

Aer Lingus pilots will not escalate strike as both sides agree to Monday meeting

Aer Lingus pilots will not escalate strike as both sides agree to Monday meeting

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

The airline cancelled a further 122 flights next week as the bitter industrial dispute rumbles on

Aer Lingus cancels 122 additional flights as pilots' industrial action continues

Aer Lingus cancels 122 additional flights as pilots' industrial action continues

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

The latest cancellations will impact flights scheduled from Wednesday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 7th

Aer Lingus pilots to make decision on further industrial action

Aer Lingus pilots to make decision on further industrial action

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) said that chances of an additional strike is high after talks in the long-run dispute broke down.

Aer Lingus passengers face more flight cancellations as talks break down

Aer Lingus passengers face more flight cancellations as talks break down

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Pilots are looking for a near 24 per cent increase, while Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel 270 flights so far as a result of the row.