Irish holidaymakers could be set for major flight disruptions this summer, with the prospect of Aer Lingus pilots going on strike.
That possibility has come into sharper focus this week; with pilots formally opting to vote on strike action as the long-running pay dispute at the airline goes up a gear.
The move follows pilots rejecting last week’s Labour Court recommendation of a 9.25% pay rise – which, even though an interim settlement offer, was far short of the 23.8% rise the pilots are looking for.
IALPA – the Irish pilots’ trade union – said the offer does not reflect the profit Aer Lingus is generating.
If a strike does happen, it could occur later this month or in early July. The ballot opened this week and runs until June 12.
