Aer Lingus flight EI605 from Amsterdam to Dublin triggered a MAYDAY call shortly before 18:00 on 28 January after its left-hand CFM56 engine shut down during descent. An after-action report published today by the Aviation Herald confirms the Airbus A320 landed safely on runway 10L with emergency services on full standby. Although no injuries were reported, the aircraft remains grounded while Aer Lingus and Ireland’s Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) conduct a technical inspection.
Business travellers will remember that EI605 is one of the carrier’s high-frequency shuttle flights feeding long-haul connections out of Dublin. Tuesday evening’s disruption cascaded into missed onward flights for dozens of passengers, and contingency reaccommodation stretched into Wednesday because near-capacity load factors left few spare seats. Under EU261, affected travellers are entitled to duty-of-care and, depending on findings, possible compensation.
Should rebooking require new routings through countries where passengers lack pre-arranged clearance, VisaHQ can step in quickly. Its Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) offers expedited Schengen, UK and worldwide visa processing, giving corporate travel managers a one-stop tool to secure transit or short-stay documents while the airline sorts out onward flights.
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The incident comes as Aer Lingus prepares its summer 2026 schedule and finalises the shutdown of its short-lived Manchester-based trans-Atlantic operation, announced the same day. Aviation analysts note that the airline’s Reliability Improvement Programme, launched after two engine failures in 2024, will now face renewed scrutiny from corporate-travel managers.
For companies routing staff through Dublin, the key takeaway is resilience planning: build longer MCTs (minimum connection times) into itineraries and ensure travellers understand reimbursement procedures. Aer Lingus says it has reviewed initial inspection data and will “take any corrective action required” before the jet is returned to service.
While single-engine landings are well-rehearsed scenarios, the optics of a MAYDAY call at Ireland’s primary hub reinforce the importance of proactive maintenance as traffic rebounds to record levels. Expect a preliminary AAIU bulletin within 30 days and a final report later in the year.
Business travellers will remember that EI605 is one of the carrier’s high-frequency shuttle flights feeding long-haul connections out of Dublin. Tuesday evening’s disruption cascaded into missed onward flights for dozens of passengers, and contingency reaccommodation stretched into Wednesday because near-capacity load factors left few spare seats. Under EU261, affected travellers are entitled to duty-of-care and, depending on findings, possible compensation.
Should rebooking require new routings through countries where passengers lack pre-arranged clearance, VisaHQ can step in quickly. Its Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) offers expedited Schengen, UK and worldwide visa processing, giving corporate travel managers a one-stop tool to secure transit or short-stay documents while the airline sorts out onward flights.
The incident comes as Aer Lingus prepares its summer 2026 schedule and finalises the shutdown of its short-lived Manchester-based trans-Atlantic operation, announced the same day. Aviation analysts note that the airline’s Reliability Improvement Programme, launched after two engine failures in 2024, will now face renewed scrutiny from corporate-travel managers.
For companies routing staff through Dublin, the key takeaway is resilience planning: build longer MCTs (minimum connection times) into itineraries and ensure travellers understand reimbursement procedures. Aer Lingus says it has reviewed initial inspection data and will “take any corrective action required” before the jet is returned to service.
While single-engine landings are well-rehearsed scenarios, the optics of a MAYDAY call at Ireland’s primary hub reinforce the importance of proactive maintenance as traffic rebounds to record levels. Expect a preliminary AAIU bulletin within 30 days and a final report later in the year.
