Meanwhile Stobart Air, which operates regional services for Aer Lingus, this morning ceased trading due to a lack of demand. An Aer Lingus statement said: 'Late on the evening of June 11, Stobart Air notified Aer Lingus that it was terminating its franchise agreement with Aer Lingus with immediate effect. 'Stobart Air referred to the continuing impact of the pandemic which has resulted in almost no flying since March 2020. An Aer Lingus statement said: 'Late on the evening of June 11, Stobart Air notified Aer Lingus that it was terminating its franchise agreement with Aer Lingus with immediate effect. Stobart Air referred to the continuing impact of the pandemic which has resulted in almost no flying since March 2020.

Source: Daily Mail June 12, 2021 09:11 UTC