Industrial action by rail workers and staff at British airports could curtail demand over the Christmas period

The airline reported a third quarter operating profit of €139 million and said it now expects to make a modest profit for its full financial year

Bookings for both for business and leisure are almost back to pre-pandemic levels despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, says Luis Gallego

Airline’s chief executive says she is optimistic about airline’s future despite significant losses suffered as a result of travel restrictions

The airline has racked up more than €700 million in operating losses over the course of the last two years as Covid-19 forced it to operate at massively reduced capacity levels

The airline has lost €270 million so far this year, but is optimistic that it can slowly return to normal now the US is opening up for travel

Aer Lingus, which posted a half-year operating loss of €200 million, is hoping the resumption of travel to the US next month will ease its financial difficulties, while Ryanair has cash reserves of more than €4 billion and is heading for a busy run-up to Christmas and into the new year

The airline group said passenger revenues were down 90 per cent compared with the same period last year.

The digital cert is fine for a sun holiday on the continent but until we reopen the common travel area with Britain and transatlantic travel, the airline’s losses will continue to mount

Some 81 cabin crew jobs will be lost due to the decision, while 45 ground staff at Shannon will also continue to be laid off

It would cost us dearly, but our tourist industry and international connectivity may depend on the state repurchasing the national airline