Credit cards that are linked to airline frequent flier programmes are very common. Most airlines have partnered with either American Express or banks to offer a range of American Express, Visa or MasterCard cards that give you airline points every time you use them. In the Irish market, however, there hasn’t been much on offer. […]
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Aer Lingus Unveils Updated Logo and Livery
Aer Lingus has unveiled an updated and refreshed livery at an event in Dublin airport earlier today. The company have updated their logo and all branding to give what they feel is a fresh look and feel to the company. Here’s the new logo: They’re still retaining the shamrock, which has always been a key […]
Aer Lingus Summer Sale
Aer Lingus are currently offering up to 25% off flights to Europe. The offer covers bookings made at the moment for travel from August 21st 2018 through October 25th 2018. Fares start from as low as €24.99 one way. Full details over on the Aer Lingus site.
IAG Buys 4.6% in Norwegian
The IAG Group, which owns both Aer Lingus and British Airways, as well as Iberia,. has acquired 4.6% of Norwegian’s shares. According to a statement issued by Norwegian via their Twitter account the company was unaware of the upcoming purchase of shares until after it was made, but view it as a positive endorsement of […]
Aer Lingus To Launch New Business Class in 2015
Aer Lingus offer a business class service on their transatlantic routes. In common with a lot of other airlines they’re upgrading their offering. The company is emphasising upgraded seating – a 6.5 foot lie-flat (why are they using feet??), upgraded in seat entertainment and they’re also offering a “dine before you fly” for flights out of […]
Aer Lingus Cabin Crew To Strike May 30th
Aer Lingus’ cabin crew have threatened industrial action for May 30th. It looks like the strike will go ahead and the company is working on mitigating the strike action’s impact on their customers: Dear Customers, Aer Lingus, on 13 May, received notification from IMPACT, the trade union representing the majority of our Cabin Crew, that […]
Aer Lingus Launch In-Flight Wifi
Aer Lingus launched their in-flight wifi service on Monday. The service is available on their A330 fleet on transatlantic routes. Pricing is comparable with that offered by other airlines on similar routes: €10.95 for one hour or €19.95 for 24 hours access in Economy class. Business Class customers apparently get the service for free (though […]
Aer Arann Call Off Strike Action
Aer Arann will not be on strike this week. The Irish Airline Pilot’s Association (IALPA) has reached an agreement between it and Aer Arann management. The details of the proposed deal now need to be put to a vote of the affected members. In the interim all industrial action has been cancelled. Full story over […]