Aer Lingus is ending Manchester flights by March 31, 2026, affecting routes to New York, Orlando, and Barbados.

By March 31, 2026, Aer Lingus will cease operations at Manchester Airport, with flights to New York, Orlando, and Barbados ceasing on February 23. The airline will offer about 200 impacted employees severance or redeployment within Aer Lingus or IAG due to lower margins despite profitability. There will be a temporary service from Dublin to Barbados in April and May. There will still be flights between Manchester and Ireland. Refunds or other options are being offered and passengers are being informed.