Fórsa has said cabin crew are appalled at Aer Lingus management’s decision not to attend a Labour Court hearing on the closure of the airline’s Shannon base.

Aer Lingus has told staff that it plans to close its crew base at Shannon Airport.

Aer Lingus transatlantic services from Shannon Airport could remain grounded until summer 2022 as the airline's schedule 'remains under review'.

Representatives from the Shannon Airport Group of Unions today called for immediate discussions with management in the Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) following the announcement that the company intends to cut by up to 20% until April 2023.

Opening a third terminal at Dublin airport would further concentrate tourism and economic development in the overheating greater Dublin area, damaging prospects for balanced regional development and harming growth at Shannon airport, according to Fórsa.