Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus is reportedly planning layoffs and adjustments to its schedule and network in the face of weakening profitability.
Ireland’s Business Post reported Monday that the airline will slash flights and senior employees in an effort to contain costs. Staff will be informed of the changes in the coming weeks, the outlet said.
It was not immediately which Aer Lingus routes and destinations could be targeted, or how many people could be dismissed.
Aer Lingus did not immediately respond to a request for comment from AirlineGeeks on Monday.
The Business Post reported that the airline is falling short of a required 12% profit margin imposed across International Airlines Group (IAG), the multinational holding company that owns Aer Lingus. IAG also owns British Airways, Iberia, and a number of other subsidiaries.
From Dublin, Aer Lingus serves 17 U.S. destinations, including New York-JFK, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, Las Vegas, and Chicago O’Hare.
Earlier this year, the carrier shut down its long-haul crew base in Manchester, England, citing underperformance. It formerly connected Manchester to JFK, Orlando, Florida, and Bridgetown, Barbados.
