Talks between Aer Lingus and representatives of the pilots’ union to resolve the industrial dispute have broken down.
Officials from the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) and the airline had been engaged in negotiations on Thursday morning in an attempt to bring an end to the stand-off.
Pilots are looking for a near 24 per cent increase, while Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel 270 flights so far as a result of the row.
Aer Lingus chief corporate affairs officer Donal Moriarty confirmed the airline was assessing cancellations needed from Wednesday, July 3rd, to counter the impact of the pilots’ ongoing work to rule.
Following discussion, Aer Lingus released a statement in which they said: The discussions did not progress to a point where a resolution could be reached, and they were ended by IALPA. IALPA indicated that it did not have a mandate from its members to discuss productivity and flexibility– matters which are essential in any pay negotiations.
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