Aer Lingus warns crisis will be longstanding as Cork and Shannon put on review

The future of Aer Lingus bases in Cork and Shannon is up for review. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Aer Lingus has put the future of its Cork and Shannon bases up for review as the airline grapples with huge losses and seeks to lay off up to 500 staff amid the Covid-19 economic crisis for aviation.

The unprecedented review of its operations at the two airports comes as the airline posted huge losses and stepped up its criticism of the Government’s restrictions on international travellers into the island.