Ireland Airline Aer Lingus Sees Profits in 2010 CheapOair Staff February 28, 2011 general Irish Airline Flies High with Profitable 2010 Aer Lingus announced a profitable year Monday, recording a $64 million net profit in 2010. Despite the financial gains, Aer Lingus’ chief execute, Christoph Mueller, sees a challenging 2011 ahead. He was quoted in the report by Associated Press saying he thinks fuel price inflation, increased airport charges, and difficult conditions in their home market will affect their year. A breakdown of 2010 showed a one percent increase in revenue, simultaneously experiencing a decrease of 10 percent in passengers.