Aer Lingus has announced it will step in to provide services for some of its passengers who have been left stranded as a result of the immediate closure of Stobart Air. Aer Lingus Regional had been operated by Stobart Air under a franchise agreement. Stobart Air announced on Saturday morning it has ceased trading and is in the process of appointing a liquidator. Aer LingusAn earlier statement from Aer Lingus said the company was informed by Stobart Air late on Friday evening that Stobart was terminating its franchise agreement with the airline. “As a result, all Aer Lingus Regional flights operated by Stobart Air are cancelled,” the statement said.

Source: The Irish Times June 12, 2021 07:50 UTC