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Wednesday, 10 March 2010

BBC News

• Aer Lingus fares and profits fallA day after Irish airline Aer Lingus delayed its full annual results, a trading update shows a fall in profits and fares.

Financial Times

• Aer Lingus to cut 230 cabin crewThe Irish state carrier says the group will continue with the implementation of its €97m restructuring plan for the four other union groups, all of which agreed to the airline's proposal

The Telegraph

• BAA keeps roof on with mortgages To let: Chocolate box four bed in Essex. Well situated for local airport. Particularly suit hard of hearing.

Times Online

• Unite union tables last-minute deal to avert crippling BA cabin crew strikeBritish Airways is today to respond to a last-minute offer by the Unite union that could prevent a cabin crew strike, according to sources close to the talks .
• Aer Lingus losses balloon as fares nosediveAer Lingus, Ireland™s former flag-carrier airline, warned this morning that operating losses had quadrupled during 2009.

Daily Express

• Aer Lingus nosedives £74m into the redLOSSES at Aer Lingus quadrupled in 2009 as the Irish carrier struggled with the airline industry's worst-ever year, although it did better than the City expected.

London Evening Standard

• BA strike deal 'touch and go'Hopes of a deal to avert a strike by thousands of British Airways cabin crew are hanging in the balance after a deadline to reach an agreement was extended.

Other News Sources

• Runway inquiry could be hit by two-year delay A PUBLIC inquiry into a new runway at Stansted Airport could be delayed by up to two years. The inquiry was due to start last April, but has been postponed until after the general election
• Airport expansion faces more delayFURIOUS campaigners opposing the expansion of Stansted Airport have called on operators BAA to withdraw controversial plans for a second runway.
• London Gatwick Airport February 2010 traffic performance summaryStrong year on year growth in passenger numbers at London Gatwick Airport...
• Continental CEO will cancel flights before finesContinental Airlines plans to cancel flights rather than risk stiff fines under new federal rules designed to punish carriers for delaying passengers.
• Aer Lingus announces multi-million euro losses for 2009Aer Lingus has announced an operating loss of €81m last year, while ticket prices fell 16.8% compared to 2009. read more