View this email in your browser THE IRISH TIMES Business Today Tuesday, 21 April, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader Thousands of passengers could be facing travel disruption this summer due to Aer Lingus flight cancellations. Maintenance delays could impact up to 430 flights at the airline, with required checks that include maintenance to aircraft bodies. Barry O’Halloran has the details. New home starts rose in the first quarter of the year, new data from estate agent Sherry FitzGerald shows, to more than double that of the same period last year. Have you ever wondered about the risks and opportunities of investing in crypto, CFDs or private equity? In the latest piece from her series on investing, Fiona Reddan looks at how to invest in these alternative products. Continue Reading Ciarán Hancock   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business Austria’s Bawag may raise money to complete €1.62bn PTSB acquisition Business Primark and Penneys to be spun out from listed parent Associated British Foods Business Irish savings scheme should be tax-free for young adults and simple for all, says think tank Business About 23,000 Aer Lingus passengers to face flight disruption Business KPMG lowers Irish economic growth forecast due to ‘hostile’ global picture Richard Cantillon Bank of Ireland loses patience with hybrid workers’ lack of flexibility MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Irish cement industry is convinced fossil fuel usage can be cut by 90% over next 15 years Markets European shares dip amid Strait of Hormuz tensions Business Sustainable aviation fuel firm sues over €2.2m ‘fraudulent’ bank transfers Business Union to raise concern over Bank of Ireland’s hybrid working crackdown with data watchdog Do you have questions about becoming an Irish Times subscriber, or about your subscription? You'll find handy guides in our FAQs, and you can manage many aspects of your subscription in the My Account section. Never miss a business story Subscribe now for just €1 for your first month SUBSCRIBE