Airline job cuts plan gets all-clear

AER LINGUS management was given the all-clear by the Government yesterday to cut jobs and costs, as the board of the State airline approved a plan to lay off 1,300 workers.

Angry union representatives will meet with management at the company today to discuss the plan aimed at pitching Aer Lingus against Ryanair in the low-fares flights market.

Despite confirming it was on target to make a €95 million profit this year, after its scheduled monthly meeting yesterday, the board said it had approved a three-year business plan.