Aer Arann drops cutbacks plans

DUBLIN: Proposed job cuts at Aer Arann have been reduced and a major new route has been announced as the airline completes a review of its operations.

Further new route announcements are expected as Aer Arann moves to implement a cost reduction programme designed to secure the long-term future of Ireland’s regional airline.

Up to 30 positions, primarily among flight crew and cabin crew, which were scheduled for redundancy, will now be retained with the creation of a new Isle of Man base to serve the Isle of Man to London City route announced this week.