Impact: Aer Lingus cuts 'draconian and severe'

Up to 1,500 jobs will be cut and outsourced by Irish airline Aer Lingus as part of a €74m cost-saving programme revealed tonight.

Impact: Aer Lingus cuts 'draconian and severe'
Mon, 06 Oct, 2008 - 21:52

Up to 1,500 jobs will be cut and outsourced by Irish airline Aer Lingus as part of a €74m cost-saving programme revealed tonight.

The former state carrier plans to slash €50m from its payroll by axing ground and cabin crew posts.

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