Aer Lingus passengers risk further Heathrow cancellations 

On Thursday Aer Lingus cancelled two one-way flights from London Heathrow to Dublin and Shannon.

Aer Lingus passengers travelling from or via Heathrow face the prospect of further cancellations over the coming weeks due to capacity issues at the world's busiest airport. Heathrow authorities are coming under increasing pressure from airlines since they announced the capping of flights earlier this week.

On Thursday Aer Lingus cancelled two one-way flights from London Heathrow to Dublin and Shannon and said it was awaiting further direction from Heathrow authorities regarding the possible impact on flight schedules in the coming weeks.