Aer Lingus posts €34m loss as 500 jobs face the axe

There will also be a reduced flight plan

The airline said earlier this month that the job losses would follow a planned 6% reduction in flight capacity. Under the cost-cutting plan, 290 roles are under threat in head-office functions, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilot positions, according to figures the airline confirmed and RTÉ reported.

What the results mean for Aer Lingus jobs

Aer Lingus said its costs rose by 8% in the first half of the year while passenger revenue fell by 3%. Although passenger numbers were up 1.2%, increased competition hit fare revenue, particularly on its North Atlantic routes.