Transatlantic and European services disrupted amid ongoing crisis in the aviation sector
Aer Lingus cutting more than 500 flights for ‘mandatory maintenance’ as fuel shortages fears grow
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Tens of thousands of passengers will face travel disruption over the coming weeks as Aer Lingus is cutting more than 500 flights from its schedule.
The airline said the disruption is being caused by a requirement for “mandatory maintenance” on aircraft, but it comes against the backdrop of a growing crisis in the aviation sector over the cost and availability of jet fuel.
