Aer Lingus to review procedures

Aer Lingus says it's reviewing its procedures after pictures showed its Belfast-to-Heathrow flight yesterday morning was almost full.

One passenger estimated about 95 percent of seats were taken, making social distancing impossible.

The airline says there was an "unexpectedly high load" and any necessary changes will be implemented as a "matter of urgency".

This was the @AerLingus flight from @BELFASTCITY_AIR to @londonheathrow this morning at 8:45. No social distancing taking place - one passenger told me they weren’t given any advice on how to keep themselves safe. More on @BBCevex next @taramillstv @NewsDeclan pic.twitter.com/eeAfcGf23O

— Kelly Bonner (@KellyBonner) May 4, 2020