Walsh holds out carrot of Aer Lingus growth

The IAG chief has laid a deal on the line to the Oireachtas committee, with a warning that his offer for Aer Lingus is as far as he’ll go

Willie Walsh leaves Leinster House in Dublin after facing questions at the Oireachtas transport committee Picture: Barry Cronin
Willie Walsh leaves Leinster House in Dublin after facing questions at the Oireachtas transport committee Picture: Barry Cronin

The IAG chief executive was before the Oireachtas transport committee and was teasing out the reasons why Cork Airport, with its spanking new terminal, has seen passenger traffic fall sharply. “It doesn’t take two hours today,” he said.

“You’ve a better car now, Willie,” quipped one TD, to an explosion of laughter from his colleagues. The gentle ...