Aer Lingus Group plc ("Aer Lingus")

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Traffic statistics April 2015

Dublin & London, 07 May 2015:Aer Lingus today announces traffic statistics for the month of April 2015. Load factor increases reflect demand led short and long haul strategies.

Attention is drawn to the notes at the foot of the table that explain the basis on which the figures have been prepared.

Notes

¹        Aer Lingus' scheduled traffic statistics do not include traffic carried on Aer Lingus' contract flying operations.

²        Revenue passenger kilometres expressed as a percentage of available seat kilometres.

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The directors of Aer Lingus accept responsibility for the information contained in this announcement. To the best of their knowledge and belief (having taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case), the information contained in this announcement for which they accept responsibility is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information.

A person interested in (as defined in the Irish Takeover Rules) 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of Aer Lingus may have disclosure obligations under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Rules. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, please consult the Irish Takeover Panel's website at www.irishtakeoverpanel.ie or contact the Irish Takeover Panel on telephone number +353 1 678 9020; fax number +353 1 678 9289. A copy of this announcement will be available on Aer Lingus' website at www.aerlingus.com