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17/08/2007
Gormley's Concern Over Aer Lingus Plans
Minister for the Environment, John Gormley, has raised concern over the Aer Lingus decision to end its Shannon to Heathrow service.
Mr Gormley said the move was not in accordance with Government policy.
Yesterday, the Minister for Defence, Willie O'Dea, said the government should apply its shareholding in Aer Lingus to put a stop to the airline's plans.
Dermot Mannion, Chief Executive of Aer Lingus, will meet with politicians today to discuss the decision. He will be accompanied by Aer Lingus Chairman John Sharman.
Meanwhile, the planned strike by Aer Lingus pilots will go ahead after airline management refused their offer to call it off.
Aer Lingus rejected a proposal to halt its recruitment plans in Belfast and enter into talks, according to IMPACT trade union.
Michael Landers, IMPACT official, said: "The problem has been that the airline has refused to engage with us and has pushed ahead to establish a base in Belfast, with complete disregard to its obligations under collective agreements between the union and the company."
The dispute centres on the airline's opening of a new hub in Belfast. Aer Lingus advertised pilot jobs in Belfast at lower pay and with poorer terms and conditions than those of pilots based in Dublin and Cork.
The strike is planned for Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
(LC/SP)
Mr Gormley said the move was not in accordance with Government policy.
Yesterday, the Minister for Defence, Willie O'Dea, said the government should apply its shareholding in Aer Lingus to put a stop to the airline's plans.
Dermot Mannion, Chief Executive of Aer Lingus, will meet with politicians today to discuss the decision. He will be accompanied by Aer Lingus Chairman John Sharman.
Meanwhile, the planned strike by Aer Lingus pilots will go ahead after airline management refused their offer to call it off.
Aer Lingus rejected a proposal to halt its recruitment plans in Belfast and enter into talks, according to IMPACT trade union.
Michael Landers, IMPACT official, said: "The problem has been that the airline has refused to engage with us and has pushed ahead to establish a base in Belfast, with complete disregard to its obligations under collective agreements between the union and the company."
The dispute centres on the airline's opening of a new hub in Belfast. Aer Lingus advertised pilot jobs in Belfast at lower pay and with poorer terms and conditions than those of pilots based in Dublin and Cork.
The strike is planned for Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
(LC/SP)
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With Aer Lingus proceeding with its plan to close the Shannon-Heathrow route and open a new Belfast hub instead, its biggest rival (and ironically, its biggest shareholder), Ryanair is now set to provide three additional daily flights to London to ensure Shannon Airport's capacity and traffic does not fall as a result of this Aer Lingus closure.
Ryanair Hits Out As Aer Lingus Takes Flight
With Aer Lingus proceeding with its plan to close the Shannon-Heathrow route and open a new Belfast hub instead, its biggest rival (and ironically, its biggest shareholder), Ryanair is now set to provide three additional daily flights to London to ensure Shannon Airport's capacity and traffic does not fall as a result of this Aer Lingus closure.
02 June 2009
Ryanair Flies Low
The budget airline Ryanair has revealed financial returns showing a major nosedive in operating profits. Ryanair plunged into the red by €169.2 million (£145.9m) in the year to March after being hit with a 59% hike in its fuel bill.
Ryanair Flies Low
The budget airline Ryanair has revealed financial returns showing a major nosedive in operating profits. Ryanair plunged into the red by €169.2 million (£145.9m) in the year to March after being hit with a 59% hike in its fuel bill.
05 November 2013
Concerns Raised Over Threatened Aer Lingus Strike
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport and Tourism, Timmy Dooley TD, has voiced his concern at the news that 91% of IMPACT cabin crew members at Aer Lingus voted in favour of industrial action.
Concerns Raised Over Threatened Aer Lingus Strike
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport and Tourism, Timmy Dooley TD, has voiced his concern at the news that 91% of IMPACT cabin crew members at Aer Lingus voted in favour of industrial action.
05 November 2012
Aer Arann To Suspend Services From Waterford Airport
Aer Arann, operating as Aer Lingus Regional, is to suspend its services at Waterford Airport with effect from 6 January, 2013. The routes affected will be Aer Lingus Regional services from Waterford Airport to London Southend, London Luton and Manchester. The airline will continue to operate as normal from Waterford up to 6 January, 2013.
Aer Arann To Suspend Services From Waterford Airport
Aer Arann, operating as Aer Lingus Regional, is to suspend its services at Waterford Airport with effect from 6 January, 2013. The routes affected will be Aer Lingus Regional services from Waterford Airport to London Southend, London Luton and Manchester. The airline will continue to operate as normal from Waterford up to 6 January, 2013.
17 January 2011
Arann Flies To Scotland With Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus and Aer Arann have announced plans for a new route from Shannon to Edinburgh as part of the franchise agreement between the two airlines. From 27 March, Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, will provide flights to Shannon from Edinburgh five days a week.
Arann Flies To Scotland With Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus and Aer Arann have announced plans for a new route from Shannon to Edinburgh as part of the franchise agreement between the two airlines. From 27 March, Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, will provide flights to Shannon from Edinburgh five days a week.
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