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Aer Lingus Announces Major Job Cuts and Route ChangesUp to 500 roles will be cut by summer 2027, alongside a 6% flight capacity reduction affecting several transatlantic routes.
- Aer Lingus plans to cut up to 500 jobs due to economic pressures, including 290 office, 140 cabin crew, and 70 pilot positions.
- A 6% decrease in flight capacity will result from discontinuing underperforming routes such as Dublin to Denver and Las Vegas.
- These changes will start taking effect from late September 2026 and continue into summer 2027, impacting aircraft usage.
- The airline aims for a 12–15% operating margin to attract investment and support future growth ambitions.
will come as a profound shock to workers across the airline— Fórsa, the Irish trade union
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