Headwinds of the future could spell trouble for Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus is probably safe under the wing of IAG, but it needs to change course soon

When seas are stormy, it’s always best to be in a big boat. That old maritime adage equally applies to aviation and no company can better attest to its truth than Aer Lingus.

The Irish airline has been afflicted by endless financial challenges throughout its history, most of which was in the state sector. Rising oil prices, terrorism, industrial relations, overcapacity are just some of the causes of these problems. At some point ...