Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan
Summary
The Irish airline Aer Lingus has proposed cutting up to 500 jobs as part of a plan to save money. The airline will also reduce its flight capacity by 6% by ending or reducing some routes starting in late 2026 to improve profitability.Key Facts
- Aer Lingus plans to cut 290 head office jobs, 140 cabin crew roles, and 70 pilot positions.
- The airline currently employs about 6,000 people.
- Flight capacity will be reduced by 6%, removing poor performing routes.
- Routes from Dublin to Denver, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, and Split will be discontinued after specific dates in late 2026.
- Flights to Seattle, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Malta will become summer-only operations.
- These changes will reduce the use of some aircraft models during peak summer 2027.
- The airline reported a loss of €103 million in the first quarter of 2026.
- Aer Lingus aims to reach a 12%-15% operating margin to attract future investment.
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