Pilots at Aer Lingus have made the decision to go on an ‘indefinite strike’, starting next week The notice stated that the Aer Lingus pilots’ work to rule status would begin on June 26th. The development has caused concern among passengers and people planning summer holidays. Many are unsure whether or not their flights will […]
1 year ago
“This ballot has reaffirmed the commitment of our members to stand up to management.” Aer Lingus pilots have once again voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action amid their ongoing pay dispute with the company. Members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) voted 98.82% in favour of taking up industrial action Pilots already voted […]
1 year ago
The Irish Airline Pilot’s Association (IALPA) have voted in favour of industrial action, which includes strikes at Aer Lingus. Talks are underway to reach an agreement between Aer Lingus pilots and management to avoid impact for passengers. Pilots are seeking pay increases of over 20%, and 97.7% voted to strike otherwise. Flights will possibly be […]
1 year ago
The comedian was put in a broken seat for a 6 hour flight “without explanation” An Irish comedian has called out Aer Lingus after a disastrous six-hour flight that saw his paid-for seat swapped for a broken one. PJ Gallagher took to social media to beg the airline for answers after he paid “top dollar” […]
2 years ago
Aer Lingus have since apologised to passengers affected by Saturday’s issues. After this weekend saw over 50 flights cancelled due to an IT issue, Aer Lingus has apologised to passengers, and have said that services have returned to normal, though some delays are expected. On Saturday, photos from Dublin Airport showed passengers waiting in lengthy queues […]
3 years ago
Customers affected by the cancellations will be able to change travel plans free of charge. Aer Lingus has cancelled all flights from Dublin Airport to the UK and Europe on Saturday (10 September) from 2pm onwards due to IT issues. The airline made the announcement via a statement on Saturday afternoon. “Due to a major […]
3 years ago