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15
July
2024

Interview with IATA’s Willie Walsh about Aer Lingus strike, decarbonising the skies, and aviation’s global recovery

Current Director General of IATA, and former CEO of Aer Lingus, BA and IAG, Willie Walsh sat down recently with the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) to discuss all things aviation.

In a wide-ranging interview Willie gives his view on current Aer Lingus industrial relations problems, how the skies can be decarbonised, geopolitical tensions that impact on aviation, as well as Irish tourism’s appeal.

CLICK HERE to watch this 20 minute interview.

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