Based in London, Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World.
A daily newspaper journalist in the UK and Middle East for 15 years, he then joined the UK's most successful corporate publishing company before setting up his own company in 2004. He has worked with ATW since 2014.
Aer Lingus has reported a first-quarter operating loss of €48.4 million ($54 million), almost identical to its €48.5 million loss for the same period last year.
Low-cost carrier Norwegian is seeking a UK air operator’s certificate (AOC) as it continues to expand its route network. It is also reportedly seeking a Spanish AOC.