Aer Lingus redundancies could be fewer than expected following talks between Siptu and management

Aer Lingus and Ryanair planes which have been grounded at Dublin Airport today, due to travel restrictions imposed to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Photograph: Leon Farrell / RollingNews.ie

The 500 redundancies initially sought by Aer Lingus for its 'Covid Crisis Recovery Plan' could turn out to be fewer following management talks with Siptu about work practices changes.