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28/09/2007
Campaigners Seek Reversal Of Aer Lingus Move
Campaigners will persist in their attempt to reverse Aer Lingus' decision to end flights between Shannon and Heathrow airports.
The Atlantic Connectivity Alliance (ACA), the action group formed in response to the airline's decision, declared its disappointment after a Dail motion calling for Government intervention was dismissed last night.
The government is still refusing to overturn the company's decision to remove four Heathrow slots from Shannon airport.
It was reported today that an opinion poll revealed a large majority of the public in Dublin and in the west of the country support the ACA, believing the move will have a negative impact on the country as a whole.
(LC/SP)
The Atlantic Connectivity Alliance (ACA), the action group formed in response to the airline's decision, declared its disappointment after a Dail motion calling for Government intervention was dismissed last night.
The government is still refusing to overturn the company's decision to remove four Heathrow slots from Shannon airport.
It was reported today that an opinion poll revealed a large majority of the public in Dublin and in the west of the country support the ACA, believing the move will have a negative impact on the country as a whole.
(LC/SP)
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With Aer Lingus proceeding with its plan to close the Shannon-Heathrow route and open a new Belfast hub instead, its biggest rival (and ironically, its biggest shareholder), Ryanair is now set to provide three additional daily flights to London to ensure Shannon Airport's capacity and traffic does not fall as a result of this Aer Lingus closure.
Ryanair Hits Out As Aer Lingus Takes Flight
With Aer Lingus proceeding with its plan to close the Shannon-Heathrow route and open a new Belfast hub instead, its biggest rival (and ironically, its biggest shareholder), Ryanair is now set to provide three additional daily flights to London to ensure Shannon Airport's capacity and traffic does not fall as a result of this Aer Lingus closure.
05 October 2007
British Midlands Rules Out Shannon Service
British Midlands has ruled out taking over the Aer Lingus service between Shannon and Heathrow, it has been confirmed. The Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) said that the decision was due to the airline's recent announcement that it was planning to operate 18 new services from Heathrow.
British Midlands Rules Out Shannon Service
British Midlands has ruled out taking over the Aer Lingus service between Shannon and Heathrow, it has been confirmed. The Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) said that the decision was due to the airline's recent announcement that it was planning to operate 18 new services from Heathrow.
13 August 2007
Protest Over Aer Lingus Shannon Move
Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops in the Republic have joined calls for Aer Lingus to reverse a decision to halt services from Shannon to Heathrow. A joint statement was being distributed at masses and services in Ireland's mid-west. It describes the plan to halt the service as very damaging.
Protest Over Aer Lingus Shannon Move
Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops in the Republic have joined calls for Aer Lingus to reverse a decision to halt services from Shannon to Heathrow. A joint statement was being distributed at masses and services in Ireland's mid-west. It describes the plan to halt the service as very damaging.
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The Ulster Unionist Party has said it is "decision week" for the Executive to agree a new 2024/25 Budget. Party leader and Upper Bann MLA, Doug Beattie, reiterated his warnings of the damage being inflicted to key services the longer the void in this year's Budget continues.
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The Ulster Unionist Party has said it is "decision week" for the Executive to agree a new 2024/25 Budget. Party leader and Upper Bann MLA, Doug Beattie, reiterated his warnings of the damage being inflicted to key services the longer the void in this year's Budget continues.
22 October 2007
Shannon 'Not Informed' Of Aer Lingus Move
The Dublin Airport Authority did not inform authorities at Shannon Airport of Aer Lingus' decision to close its Shannon-Heathrow service, it has emerged. According to reports, the DAA, which operates Shannon Airport, was informed that Aer Lingus was considering closing the route to concentrate on their new Belfast operation in June.
Shannon 'Not Informed' Of Aer Lingus Move
The Dublin Airport Authority did not inform authorities at Shannon Airport of Aer Lingus' decision to close its Shannon-Heathrow service, it has emerged. According to reports, the DAA, which operates Shannon Airport, was informed that Aer Lingus was considering closing the route to concentrate on their new Belfast operation in June.
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