Aer Lingus Appeared Before Oireachtas Transport Committee

Aer Lingus plane at Shannon Airport
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Aer Lingus say any conditions attached to a government bailout that would involve retaining its Shannon cabin crew base would not be acceptable to the airline.
It’s CEO Lyn Embleton told the Oireachtas Transport Committee the decision does not reflect a strategic intent to retreat from the regional airport.
On Morning Focus – Alan Morrissey got reaction from Independent TD Michael McNamara and to Fianna Fail Senator Timmy Dooley.