09/08/2007
Aer Lingus Announces Jobs At New Belfast Base
Following extensive evaluation of growth opportunities throughout Europe, Aer Lingus has announced its first base outside the Republic of Ireland will be at Belfast International Airport (BFS).
Three A320 aircraft will be based at BFS and will primarily serve London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol.
The new base gives the potential for up to one million new passengers per year and will comprise a total investment of £150 million. Over 100 new jobs will be created directly through local recruitment of pilots and cabin crew.
Aer Lingus is committed to profitable growth and maximising the use of its available resources to deliver value for all of its stakeholders.
The company currently has a fixed number of valuable slots at Heathrow Airport. In order to provide direct BFS to Heathrow services, Aer Lingus will transfer slots that are currently being utilised for Shannon to Heathrow services. In the current climate, Aer Lingus believes the Belfast Heathrow services present an accelerated growth opportunity, using its available fleet and slot resources. The schedule will provide customers with flights from BFS to Heathrow and Schiphol at times that connect with a range of international long-haul departures by both BA and KLM.
The Heathrow service will be operated in conjunction with their codeshare partner, BA.
Aer Lingus Chief Executive Dermot Mannion said: "The opening of our new base at BFS is a significant and ground-breaking move for Aer Lingus. This decision reflects our commitment to delivering profitable growth, low fares for customers and value for shareholders. The timing of our entry into the market enables us to capitalise on a strong commercial opportunity and also encourages the growing economic relationship between the north and south of the island of Ireland."
(CD)
Three A320 aircraft will be based at BFS and will primarily serve London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol.
The new base gives the potential for up to one million new passengers per year and will comprise a total investment of £150 million. Over 100 new jobs will be created directly through local recruitment of pilots and cabin crew.
Aer Lingus is committed to profitable growth and maximising the use of its available resources to deliver value for all of its stakeholders.
The company currently has a fixed number of valuable slots at Heathrow Airport. In order to provide direct BFS to Heathrow services, Aer Lingus will transfer slots that are currently being utilised for Shannon to Heathrow services. In the current climate, Aer Lingus believes the Belfast Heathrow services present an accelerated growth opportunity, using its available fleet and slot resources. The schedule will provide customers with flights from BFS to Heathrow and Schiphol at times that connect with a range of international long-haul departures by both BA and KLM.
The Heathrow service will be operated in conjunction with their codeshare partner, BA.
Aer Lingus Chief Executive Dermot Mannion said: "The opening of our new base at BFS is a significant and ground-breaking move for Aer Lingus. This decision reflects our commitment to delivering profitable growth, low fares for customers and value for shareholders. The timing of our entry into the market enables us to capitalise on a strong commercial opportunity and also encourages the growing economic relationship between the north and south of the island of Ireland."
(CD)
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Unions To Serve Notice Of Industrial Action
Aer Lingus unions today met to discuss their response to last week's decision, by Aer Lingus management, to walk away from talks aimed at saving the pension incomes its staff. The unions - IMPACT, SIPTU, TEEU and Unite - will today serve notice on Aer Lingus of a two-hour stoppage between 10.00 a.m. and 12 noon on Monday 19th November.
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Aer Lingus Unions To Serve Notice Of Industrial Action
Aer Lingus unions have met to discuss their response to last week's decision, by Aer Lingus management, to walk away from talks aimed at saving the pension incomes its staff. The unions - IMPACT, SIPTU, TEEU and Unite - will today serve notice on Aer Lingus of a two-hour stoppage between 10.00 a.m. and 12 noon on Monday 19th November.
Aer Lingus Unions To Serve Notice Of Industrial Action
Aer Lingus unions have met to discuss their response to last week's decision, by Aer Lingus management, to walk away from talks aimed at saving the pension incomes its staff. The unions - IMPACT, SIPTU, TEEU and Unite - will today serve notice on Aer Lingus of a two-hour stoppage between 10.00 a.m. and 12 noon on Monday 19th November.
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