Aer Lingus planning to axe business class service

Aer Lingus is reportedly planning to axe its business-class service as part of its latest restructuring plan.

Reports this morning said the move would force the company to withdraw from the One World Alliance, which linked Aer Lingus with several other airlines.

Aer Lingus has already announced plans to cease its interline cargo service as part of the restructuring plan, which is designed to help the airline compete with Ryanair by transforming it into a “no frills” carrier.

The axing of the cargo service has sparked anger among many firms operating in Ireland, and the move to drop the business-class service is expected to prompt a similar response.