Manchester-New York flights will cease from 23 February 2026, Aer Lingus confirmed on Wednesday (28 January), before all transatlantic services from Manchester, including Orlando, wind down at the end of March.
Aer Lingus will put on a number of Dublin-Barbados services, subject to necessary approvals, during April and May to accommodate customers affected by its decision to end transatlantic flying from Manchester.
The airline added there would be "no impact" to mainline Aer Lingus flights or Aer Lingus Regional services, operated by Emerald Airlines, between Manchester and Ireland.
"We understand this is disappointing news and apologise for the disruption to our customers," said Aer Lingus in a statement. "We appreciate our customers' patience and cooperation during this time."
It added all impacted customers would be informed of cancellations directly and provided with reaccommodation and refund options.
Aer Lingus told staff last November it was weighing up the "long-term viability" of its Manchester base, where it said its long-haul operating margin performance "continues to significantly lag behind" that of Aer Lingus's Irish long-haul operating margin.
In January, the airline confirmed it would be ending ticket sales for transatlantic flights departing Manchester beyond the end of March, with several agents slamming Aer Lingus's "lack of communication" and "awful timing".
"I'm really gutted about it, for my customers and my own travel," said one agent, who had only recently attended an event where they claimed Aer Lingus "told everyone they are increasing the Manchester hub and doing even more locations for the US from Manchester".
The news prompted the Unite union to ballot its Aer Lingus members working out of Manchester over potential strike action, claiming Aer Lingus' decision to stop selling tickets "had left workers with no clarity on the future of their jobs".
