A strike by Aer Lingus pilots at the end of this month is still firmly on the cards, after the airline admitted that “no meaningful progress” was made in the latest round of talks concerning the ongoing pay dispute engulfing the carrier.
Aer Lingus pilots aligned to the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) trade union have voted in favour of industrial action over pay conditions. They are looking for a near 24% pay rise to better reflect inflation and Aer Lingus’ recent profits and have already dismissed a 9.25% interim raise recommended by the Labour Court.
Earlier this week, the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) urged a resolution between Aer Lingus and IALPA, warning that strike action would disrupt the holiday…