Irish budget airline Ryanair has revealed plans to return to 40% of normal flight schedules from 1 July.
The carrier will operate a daily flight schedule of almost 1,000 flights, restoring 90% of its pre-Covid-19 route network.
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Ryanair will comply with government restrictions on intra-EU flights being lifted, and effective public health measures being enforced at airports.
Onboard cabin crew will wear face masks/coverings and in-flight services will also be limited to pre-packaged snacks and drinks.
Additionally, all onboard transactions will be cashless and toilet access will be made available to individual passengers upon request.
Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson said: “It is important for our customers and our people that we return to some normal schedules from 1 July onwards. Governments around Europe have implemented a four-month lockdown to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
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By GlobalData“Ryanair will work closely with public health authorities to ensure that these flights comply, where possible, with effective measures to limit the spread of Covid-19.”
In a separate development, Ryanair has begun consultations with its personnel and unions to cut up to 3,000 jobs as the airline struggles amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The job cuts will mainly affect pilots and cabin crew.
The carrier is also considering base closures, pay cuts of up to 20% and sending employees on unpaid leave. It has decided to not request or receive state aid.
