Ryanair is predicting major job cuts as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Image: Niall Carson/PA Images Ryanair is predicting major job cuts as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Image: Niall Carson/PA Images RYANAIR HAS SAID that 3,000 jobs could be cut as the airline responds to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The airline industry has been badly hit by the pandemic following the major drop in demand for flying. It operated 33,000 scheduled flights in March, carrying 5.7 million passengers, though 64,000 flights had been budgeted.Related Reads 30.04.20 Taoiseach: 'I want to see Ryanair and Aer Lingus operating in August' 23.04.20 'An idiotic idea': Michael O'Leary says Ryanair won't return to flying if middle seats must be left empty