Stobart Air had become an airline with one single customer. Their collapse was unavoidable after Emerald Airlines won the Aer Lingus regional contract. Who was going to invest in an airline with no future. It was only a matter of time and a bit inconvenient for Aer Lingus and its passengers that it happened already now. Sad day for the workforce who now have to look for a new employer, but should have done so when they lost the contract. However in the Irish Times article different aviation interests is milking this for all its pandemic Open Now worth.