Aer Lingus jobs at risk on Belfast-Heathrow route

Thirty jobs are at risk at Irish airline Aer Lingus as it considers permanently axing its Belfast to Heathrow due to Brexit issues. The airline said if the decision is implemented on 26 March, it would lead to the closure of its Belfast base. Belfast staff were told on Wednesday, with the possibility of redundancy or transfer to other bases discussed. Aer Lingus Regional flights, which are operated by Emerald Airlines would not be affected, Aer Lingus has said. Emerald Airlines took over Aer Lingus' regional routes after Stobart Air collapsed in 2021. Passengers booked on the Belfast City Airport to Heathrow route up until 25 March will be unaffected if the closure proceeds. Anyone with tickets for the route after that date will be contacted by Aer Lingus before the end of January.<br/>