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Stobart Air to resume Aer Lingus Regional services

Aer Lingus Regional franchise carrier Stobart Air is to resume flights between the UK and Ireland from next month.

A phased return to service is planned from July 14 with flights from Dublin to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The bulk of the network is due to reinstated from August 1 including more Dublin routes to UK regional airports  plus connections from Cork followed by a Shannon-Birmingham service on September 3.

New health and safety measures include mandatory use of facemasks while onboard and enhanced deep cleaning and disinfecting practices after each flight.

The carrier, with a fleet of 15 aircraft, is following guidance from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

In-flight services will be suspended to reduce interaction between Stobart Air cabin crew and passengers.

Requirement for in-flight services will be reviewed in line with passenger demand, the airline said.

Passengers will also be encouraged to remain seated while on board.

They will board and disembark aircraft in small groups and according to seat row numbers.

At the boarding gate, customers will scan their own boarding card and show their passport or ID to make the process contactless.

Passenger demand will be continuously analysed and frequencies increased accordingly across the Irish Sea network which covers 11 UK airports.

Stobart Air managing director Andy Jolly said: “While the impact of Covid-19 has resulted in an unprecedented reduction in passenger demand across the aviation industry globally, Stobart Air is committed to providing essential connectivity between Ireland, and the UK and Europe into the future, in line with government guidance.

“Covid-19 has instilled widespread uncertainty globally.

“Passengers can be assured that enhanced health and safety measures in line with European Aviation Safety Agency, and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control guidance are now in place to protect them, our staff, and our airline partners.”

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