The owner of British Airways has made an approach to buy Aer Lingus, it was revealed today.
International Airlines Group, which also owns Spain’s Iberia, said its proposal was rejected by the Aer Lingus board, adding that there was no certainty that a further proposal or offer would be forthcoming.
Aer Lingus operates a fleet of 47 Airbus aircraft and carries more than 10.6 million passengers a year.