AER ARANN REJECTS SHANNON-HEATHROW POSSIBILITY

Date Published: 19-Oct-2007

Galway -based airline Aer Arann is rejecting Aer Lingus suggestions that it was approached to resume the Shannon-Heathrow route when the airline announced it was axing the service.It's emerged that the Aer Lingus Chairman John Sharman informed the transport department of a possible deal with Aer Arann that would see the smaller airline retaining the slots.But aviation experts have expressed their surprise at the suggestion, saying Aer Arann would not be in a position to rescue the service.And the airline's spokesperson has said it never held discussions with Aer Lingus on the issue.