Aer Lingus returned to a full service on Wednesday, a week after the suspension of the industrial action called by its pilots over a pay dispute. The work-to-rule action, which began on June 26, saw the cancellation of 610 flights impacting over 80,000 passengers. Due to the strike, Aer Lingus had cancelled flights up until … Read more
The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) has voted to recommend accepting the Labour Court’s pay recommendation in their long-standing dispute with Aer Lingus. Following this decision, the pilots will suspend their work-to-rule action, which has been in effect since June 26, pending the outcome of a ballot. This move was announced by Ialpa, a … Read more
Aer Lingus pilots are pushing for a significant salary increase, with their union, IALPA, moving towards a full strike. This action could have serious repercussions on both domestic and international tourism. Last weekend, a ballot was held among the pilots, with 89% of members participating. Initially, there were doubts about the results of the electronic … Read more
Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus have initiated an exciting codeshare program, commencing on March 13. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance travel options for passengers by sharing services, enabling seamless journeys to numerous countries and airports. Travelers hailing from Ireland, the UK, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and New Zealand stand to benefit significantly … Read more
Many people are already planning about a well-deserved vacation via Dublin Airport as the summer months draw near. However, the ongoing cost of living crisis means holidaymakers may be looking to cut costs on their trip wherever possible. One way to do so is by not paying for hand luggage, which can be a significant … Read more
An Aer Lingus jet preparing its takeoff from Dublin Airport was forced to make an emergency landing when a flock of birds hit the engine. The pilot informed the passengers that a “flock of pigeons” struck the right engine of the airbus A330-300. At 12:12 in the morning, the plane took off from the North … Read more
Aer Lingus has announced a new route that will take passengers from Ireland West Airport Knock to London Heathrow, replacing the company’s Knock-Gatwick route. Starting on March 26, the new route will run every day. As Ireland West Airport Knock continues to recover from Covid, with passenger numbers rising by 314% last year and reaching … Read more
Ryanair has stated that it is cancelling 420 flights, affecting 80,000 passengers, due to a strike by French air traffic controllers that will take place tomorrow. Many flights from the Dublin airport are included in those. Ryanair claims to have sent emails or SMS notifications to affected customers informing them of the cancellations. The DGAC … Read more
Aer Lingus has cancelled all of its flights from Dublin Airport to the UK and Europe for the rest of the day, due to a “serious” connectivity issue with the airline’s online system. In a statement the airline company said, “Due to a major incident with a network provider, our cloud-based systems enabling check-in, boarding … Read more
Aer Lingus has apologised for cancelling 11 flights today and tomorrow due to industrial action in France and a spike in Covid cases. The airline has been forced to cancel a range of flights in recent weeks as operators and airports contend with staffing issues amid a surge in Covid illness and a rebound in … Read more
Aer Lingus has announced that it will resume transatlantic flights from Shannon Airport to New York and Boston next year. The services will recommence from March 27, 2022 and the move is expected to be a big tourism and employment booster to the area. Aer Lingus has also announced that they will continue their service … Read more
Aer Lingus has announced a ten-year franchise agreement with Emerald Airlines to operate its regional flights after Stobart Air recently ceased their operations for the company. With the new deal, Emerald Airlines will operate Aer Lingus flights between Ireland and regional airports in the UK, Isle of Man and Jersey. Earlier, Stobart’s revoke from operations … Read more