Aer Lingus: Airline proposes to cut 500 jobs under cost cutting plan

The Irish airline Aer Lingus has proposed cutting up to 500 jobs under a new cost-cutting plan. Under the plan, 290 roles in its head office at Dublin Airport, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilot positions are at threat. The airline currently employs about 6,000 people. It also said that a planned 6% reduction in its flight capacity would come into effect by removing "poor performing routes". The airline cited multiple reasons for the proposed cuts including the continued challenging macro-economic environment, increased transatlantic competition, fuel costs and first quarter 2026 losses of €103m (£87m). Any customers that will be impacted by network changes will be "contacted directly and provided with re-accommodation or refund options," the airline said in a statement. Aer Lingus said changes will begin to take effect from late September 2026, continuing into summer 2027. Linked to these network changes, there will be a reduction in the use of two A330 aircraft and four A320 aircraft for peak summer 2027. It added the "changes are essential to support required improvement in its operating margin, which is needed to underpin future investment. "The more cost efficient and pro

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