Overview
- Aer Lingus met staff and started a collective consultation that includes the option of closing the Manchester long-haul base.
- The company says the base’s operating margin continues to lag its Irish long-haul business, prompting the review.
- Local outlets report about 200 roles could be affected, and the airline says no decision has been taken.
- The base supports routes to New York JFK, Orlando and Bridgetown as well as services to Dublin and Belfast.
- Media reports say resources could be redeployed to Dublin if closure goes ahead, and recent Manchester crew strikes over pay disrupted 18 flights affecting about 4,000 passengers.