On a wing and a prayer
November 2001
Ever since the events of 11 September, the government has been trying to find ways of keeping Aer Lingus in the air. But no matter how much we may want to fly the flag, the European Commission has other ideas – and state aid to national airlines isn’t one of them. Conor Quigley examines the legal framework that may bring Aer Lingus down to earth with a bump
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