Overview
- Aer Lingus will withdraw Manchester routes to New York, Orlando and Barbados, with the final long‑haul flights ending by March 31 and the JFK link ending on February 23.
- A temporary Dublin–Barbados service is planned for April and May to reaccommodate affected customers, subject to regulatory approval.
- Impacted travelers are being contacted directly with options for refunds or alternative arrangements, with EU/UK 261 rights information provided.
- Short‑haul services between Manchester and Ireland on Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional remain unchanged as staff consultations on redeployment and severance continue.
- Manchester Airport notes other airlines already serve the affected long‑haul routes, while Virgin Atlantic will increase Orlando capacity and plans to take on some Aer Lingus pilots.