Aer Lingus Group: Possible Offer Update

The Board of Directors of Aer Lingus (the “Board”) confirms that it has received a revised proposal from International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A. (“IAG”) which values each Aer Lingus share at €2.55 comprising an all cash offer for the Company of €2.50 per share and a cash dividend of €0.05 per share (the “Revised Proposal”). The Revised Proposal remains conditional on, amongst other things, confirmatory due diligence, the recommendation of the Board of Aer Lingus and the receipt of irrevocable commitments from Ryanair Limited and the Minister for Finance of Ireland to accept the offer.

The Board is considering the Revised Proposal.

This statement is being made by Aer Lingus without the prior agreement or approval of IAG. There can be no certainty that any offer will be made nor as to the terms of any offer. Shareholders are strongly advised to take no action.