Aer Lingus Cancels More Flights Amid Ongoing Pilot Pay Dispute
The airline faces significant disruptions as pilots consider a Labour Court-recommended pay increase.
- Aer Lingus has cancelled 25 more flights scheduled for next week due to the pilot strike.
- The Irish Airline Pilots Association is considering a 17.75% pay increase proposed by the Labour Court.
- Pilots have been working-to-rule since June, causing the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
- The industrial action has impacted around 100,000 passengers and cost the airline millions in revenue.
- A ballot on the pay proposal will be held between 18 and 23 July, with the union recommending acceptance.