Aer Lingus looks to axe multiple Dublin-US flights and 70 pilot jobs

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAer Lingus is looking to cut some of its less profitable routes, including three to the US (AFP/Getty)Aer Lingus is considering cutting up to 500 jobs as part of a significant organisational restructuring. The Irish flag carrier attributes these measures to escalating costs and a challenging economic landscape, primarily surging oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict. Proposed job losses include 70 pilots, 140 cabin crew, and 290 head office staff at Dublin Airport, according to the Irish Times.The airline also plans to eliminate less profitable routes from Dublin, such as Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, and Split, reducing overall flying capacity by 6 per cent. This follows a profit warning from parent company IAG, which expects to spend an additional €2 billion on fuel this year, necessitating fare increases across its airlines. In fullAer Lingus to cut up to 500 jobs and slash routes in major shake-upMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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