Engine failure prompts ‘MAYDAY’ call on Amsterdam-Dublin flight; contingency planning in spotlight
An Aer Lingus A320 operating AMS-DUB performed a safe single-engine landing after declaring a ‘MAYDAY’ on 28 January. The incident underscores the need for Irish companies to verify traveller-tracking and contingency protocols, especially as parts shortages heighten operational risk. It comes amid wider Aer Lingus network reshuffles that may add pressure to Dublin’s hub.
Jan 30, 2026