Election politics will decide fate of Aer Lingus
Can Willie Walsh and IAG really guarantee Aer Lingus jobs, or is the coalition looking for an excuse not to sell?
So now, apparently, it’s all about jobs. Not content with demanding – and then receiving – guarantees from IAG on connectivity and hallowed Heathrow landing slots, the government is now seeking assurances that Willie Walsh will not take a chainsaw to Aer Lingus staff numbers.
It begs a question: has the government suddenly taken a keen interest in staffing levels at Aer Lingus, or is it simply looking for an excuse not to ...
