Monday 26 July, 2021
The American Airlines flight was backing away from the boarding gate when it collided with the wingtip of a parked Aer Lingus jet.
Many pilots have been laid off due to a lack of international travel during the pandemic.
The airline’s CEO and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer appeared before a committee this morning.
“Alternative operations” for the Dublin – Kerry and Dublin – Donegal routes are yet to be confirmed, while the remaining routes will be accommodated by other airlines.
Aer Lingus has also confirmed plans for the temporary closure of its base at Cork airport.
The airline said it is well positioned as markets return and economies begin to recover.
The airline said the layoffs may be subject to further extension or change.
The Tánaiste said that discussions are ongoing for further financial support if required.
Aer Lingus, which was a notice party to the action, must pay its own legal costs, the Judge also directed.
The head of Aer Lingus has suggested that there has been a “degree of toxicity and flight shaming”.
Residents in the three counties have been told they should not leave unless it is essential travel.
IAG’s revenue was a total of €5.3 billion, some 56% lower than 2019’s levels.
Doyle said the pandemic has had a catastrophic effect on the airline industry.
The new Minister for Transport said the regulations to protect airline customers weren’t made to cope with a global pandemic.
Ryanair will now operate more than 1,000 flights per day.
Trade union Fórsa criticised the approach taken by Aer Lingus.
The airline said the Covid-19 pandemic is having a “catastrophic effect on the aviation industry”.
The Irish airline has echoed calls made by Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary.
Staff at Dublin and Cork airports face further pay and roster cuts.
The International Airlines Group boss was giving evidence to the UK’s Transport Select Committee.
Willie Walsh had been due to step down in June but will remain until September.
Photos seemed to show little evidence of social distancing on a flight from Belfast to London.
It’s understood that Aer Lingus will be putting forward proposals for voluntary redundancies.
The Taoiseach has said passengers are entitled to cash refunds.
The flight struck a flock of birds shortly after take-off.
The minister said Ireland would remember any companies that ratcheted up the cost of healthcare equipment during a time of need.
Stobart Air will suspend all flights from Dublin from this week.
Fórsa said it was assured by Aer Lingus that these are emergency, temporary measures.
Spain is the worst-hit country in Europe after Italy.
Both companies confirmed they will lift the fees from today.
Cabin crew began crying and passengers overheard and it caused upset, disruption and inconvenience.
We spoke to its writer and director Janet Moran about crafting A Holy Show.
The former pilot left the top job in Aer Lingus to join British Airways.
The strike action has been planned over President Emmanuel Macron’s planned pension reforms.
Ryanair and Aer Lingus today announced that the strike will see a number of its services cancelled.
The boy was on an Aer Lingus flight from Gran Canaria to Dublin when the incident happened.
The plane reached St. Georges Channel east of Termonfeckin, Co Louth when it was struck.
Two routes have been cut from Belfast City Airport.
The incident occured after the two men had disembarked a flight from Palma to Dublin.
