Aer Lingus’ regional carrier Stobart Air will stop all international flights due a drop in demand as a result of coronavirus.
Stobart will operate a reduced schedule from Dublin to Edinburgh and Glasgow this week.
Flights will continue to operate between Dublin and Kerry and Dublin and Donegal as part of its public service obligations.
But Stobart will then temporarily suspend all international flight operations on Saturday, March 28 until further notice.
And the airline company said some staff will be laid off as a result of the cutback.
In a statement, a spokeswoman said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has seen the demand for airline services decrease at unprecedented levels.
“Its rapid impact across the global aviation industry has been staggering.
“We apologise for the inconvenience this unavoidable decision brings to our valued customers.
“Now, given the decision to suspend international services, temporary lay-offs will be required.
“Consultation with staff and employee representative groups to make the difficult but necessary arrangements are underway.”
