Aer Lingus Group plc

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Chairman Declaration

Dublin & London, 26 August 2008:  The following information is notified in connection with the recent decision to appoint Mr. Barrington as non-executive director and Chairman of Aer Lingus Group plc, under Rule 6.6.7 of the Irish Stock Exchange Listing Rules or Rule 9.6.13 of the UKLA Listing Rules.

Mr. Barrington is currently a Director of Babcock and Brown Air Limited and IFG Group plc.

The Company confirms that Mr Barrington has no further disclosures to make in accordance with Rule 6.6.7 of the Listing Rules of the Irish Stock Exchange. 

LAURENCE GOURLEY  

AER LINGUS GROUP PLC

DUBLIN AIRPORT

DUBLIN

ENDS

About Aer Lingus Group plc

Aer Lingus is an Irish low-cost, low-fares airline, providing both long-haul and short-haul passenger transportation services. Aer Lingus' low-cost, low-fares model is centred on maintaining low unit cost, offering one-way fares, maintaining effective fleet utilisation and developing the Aer Lingus brand. Consistent with this low-cost model, Aer Lingus' primary distribution channel is its website aerlingus.com.

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