Aer Lingus has confirmed more job cuts are on the cards along with permanent closure of its cabin crew base at Shannon and a temporary closure of the base in Cork from September. Read MoreAer Lingus told staff on Tuesday that the airline will emerge smaller from the pandemic and there will be a requirement for redundancies. “Aer Lingus has commenced discussions with Unions representing employees in Aer Lingus regarding both the immediate and structural changes that need to be implemented.”The Irish Independent reported last week that Aer Lingus owner IAG was weighing up options for its Irish arm as severe travel restrictions continue to inhibit its ability to operateIAG reported first quarter results that saw Aer Lingus lose €103m in the period. Newly-appointed Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton said travel last week that restrictions in Ireland are out of step with those in the rest of Europe. “Without doubt, the Irish government are taking a way more cautious approach than any of the other governments, particularly in Europe,” she said.

Source: Irish Independent May 18, 2021 13:41 UTC