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2026
Aer Lingus proposes 500 job cuts amid first-half loss
Aer Lingus is seeking to cut up to 500 jobs, including 70 pilots, 140 cabin crew and 290 head office posts, to reduce costs and meet margin targets set by owner International Airlines Group. Fórsa, the union representing cabin crew, criticised the plan as too vague to begin statutory consultations under Irish law, and talks with the Irish Airline Pilots' Association collapsed after 12 minutes over European Works Council demands. The airline recorded a €34m first-half loss and plans a 6% reduction in flight capacity.
2026
Aer Lingus plans up to 500 job cuts amid restructuring
Aer Lingus is planning a restructuring that could eliminate up to 500 positions, including 290 head office roles, 140 cabin crew and 70 pilots, after posting a €34m operating loss for the first half of 2026. Head office staff represented by Fórsa are seeking to suspend talks over European Works Council consultation rights, while Aer Lingus says it is proceeding with staff talks under Irish law.
2026
Aer Lingus and IALPA job cuts consultation talks collapse after 12 minutes
Consultation talks between Aer Lingus and IALPA over proposed job cuts ended after 12 minutes, with the breakdown centring on the IAG European Works Council's demand to be consulted on the redundancy plans. Aer Lingus dismissed the council's involvement as a stunt, while IALPA said statutory redundancy obligations do not override existing collective agreements.
2026
Aer Lingus proposes restructuring with up to 500 redundancies
Aer Lingus proposed a restructuring plan in July 2026 targeting up to 500 redundancies, including 290 head office roles, 140 cabin crew positions and 70 pilot posts, alongside a 6pc reduction in flight capacity, after posting a €34 million first-half operating loss.
2022
Aer Lingus announces Valentine’s flash sale
Aer Lingus announced a flash sale on flights to European destinations, with fares starting from €29.99. The sale applies to travel from February 10 through March 26, and customers must book by midnight on February 3.
2021
Aer Lingus announces Newcastle–Dublin route
Aer Lingus announced that it plans to operate five weekly flights to Dublin from Newcastle Airport starting the following year.
2021
Travelport and IAG announce NDC distribution agreement
Travelport and International Airlines Group announced a distribution agreement to make NDC content from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling available to Travelport-connected travel agencies worldwide. The parties said they were progressing on the technical solution and would continue adding features before the content rollout.
2021
Stobart Air ceases operations
Stobart Air ceased operations, disrupting regional routes between Ireland and the UK and leading to widespread flight cancellations.
2021
Stobart Air terminates Aer Lingus franchise
Stobart Air terminated its franchise agreement with Aer Lingus with immediate effect after ceasing operations.
2021
Aer Lingus announces four transatlantic routes from Manchester
Aer Lingus announced plans to launch four transatlantic routes from Manchester Airport: to New York JFK and Orlando from 29 July, Barbados from 20 October, and Boston from summer 2022.
2021
Aer Lingus announces transatlantic services from Manchester
Aer Lingus announced plans to launch its first transatlantic services from Manchester, with four routes: New York JFK and Orlando from July 29, Barbados from October 20, and Boston from summer 2022. The airline also said the expansion would create up to 120 jobs.
2020
Aer Lingus appoints interim chief executive
Donal Moriarty, Aer Lingus’s chief corporate affairs officer, was to become the airline’s interim chief executive as part of the executive reshuffle announced by IAG.
2020
Aer Lingus begins talks on proposed job cuts
Aer Lingus said it would begin negotiations with unions about reducing its workforce by up to 900 jobs. The timing and details of any cuts were subject to further consultation.
2020
Aer Lingus offers travel vouchers with an additional 10%
Aer Lingus offered customers booked to travel between 21 March and 31 May a voucher for the full value of their travel, including taxes and charges, plus an additional 10%. The voucher could be used to book travel to or from any destination on its network over the next five years.
2015
Aer Lingus reports preliminary 2014 results
Aer Lingus reported a preliminary loss before tax of €111.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared with a profit of €39.6 million in the previous year. Revenue increased to €1.56 billion from €1.43 billion.