Aer Lingus Pilot Strike Threatens Thousands of Summer Travel Plans

Up to 40,000 passengers face cancellations as pilots demand a 24% pay increase, leading to significant disruptions.

Aer Lingus to cancel 10-20% of flights over five days due to pilots' industrial action.
Regional flights between Belfast and Great Britain remain unaffected.
Affected passengers will be offered refunds, rebookings, or vouchers.
The strike, starting next Wednesday, involves pilots refusing overtime and out-of-hours duties.
Irish government urges both parties to resolve the dispute to avoid further chaos.