Aer Lingus has axed all long-haul flights from a major UK airport and potentially put hundreds of jobs at risk. The Manchester to New York route will not be available via Aer Lingus from February 23, 2026. Flights between Manchester and Ireland by Aer Lingus or Aer Lingus Regional (Emerald Airlines) also won't be affected. An Aer Lingus spokesperson told Daily Mail: 'Customers are being informed directly of the cancellation of flights and provided with reaccommodation and refund options. In a statement on its website, Aer Lingus said: 'We are currently undergoing a period of uncertainty on transatlantic services at our Manchester base.'

Source: Daily Mail January 29, 2026 19:34 UTC