Irish airline would only buy troubled Italian rival if it had been ‘radically restructured’

European Commission signals it could apply rules to overseas carriers operating in EU

The proposal comes after repeated complaints from some European airlines

US president’s intervention may cause concern at Pentagon, as Qatar is a key US ally

Proposed restrictions similar to the ban imposed on travellers from several Middle Eastern countries

Irish aircraft leasing giant had 1,541 craft on books at end of March

Ex-Aer Lingus boss said to be lead candidate to succeed James Hogan at the airline

Caveat: fixed penalties and matching power to prosecute finally give regulator teeth

Norwegian Air’s Irish subsidiary set to double in size as Ryanair confirms talks

Jo Linehan & Joan Scales round up this week’s travel news and deals

New office is 34th location for fast-growing tech firm

Association says state-owned middle eastern carriers threaten jobs

Etihad make VR film, neurological nightwatchman is keeping you awake

The world’s safest airline, payphones go free, stellar Starwood, and guns on US aircraft

Device advice for travellers, more rooms in New York, and Belfast-Newark flights return

Biggest shareholder Ryanair will weigh offer on its merits

Offering everything from bedrooms to spa therapies and even limo transport to your plane, here are 10 airport lounges doing their bit to put the glamour back into air travel

Fionn Davenport selects this year’s must-visit holiday spots

Get into the swing on these great golfing holidays around the world

Abu Dhabi state-owned airline said total revenues for the three-month period totalled $1.8 billion

Speculation businessman Denis O’Brien offloaded remaining stake in airline

Sale of businessman’s remaining 2.4 per cent holding worth €16.8m

Vance Street did not disclose the price it paid for the Irish company

Aer Lingus introduces upgrade auction allowing passengers to bid for a business class seat

Dublin-Derry final and the Division Two final between Monaghan and Donegal drew crowd of 38,841

Passenger numbers up more than 14 per cent to 3.2 million

Move suggests airline it might still be interested in Government’s 25% stake

Up to 5,000 jobs to go as airline posts first half loss of A$252 million

Company to occupy hangar once used by Alitalia

Torture ‘a systematic practice’ in United Arab Emirates