Job losses feared as airline suspends Galway service

A DROP in passenger numbers has forced Aer Arann to cancel its service from Galway this winter — a move likely to result in job losses.

The airline will suspend its Galway services to London Southend, London Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh and Waterford from the end of this month. It said these services are expected to be loss-making give the tough operating environment.

The airline said passenger numbers and revenue have continued to decline, while bookings have deteriorated. It said the routes are projected to be loss-making during the “thinner” winter season when bookings are historically lower.