Aer Lingus pilots march around Dublin Airport as 8-hour strike begins, airline apologies for ‘serious disruption’
Further 122 flights cancelled next week amid ongoing pay disputeEight-hour strike taking place since 5am today while an indefinite work-to-rule is ongoing
The pilots, all in full uniform, set off at 6am from Aer Lingus’s head office on the airport site and walked past the two terminal buildings twice holding placards and banners.
The demonstration, which took place in pouring rain, caused major traffic disruption around the airport.
After the march was concluded, pilots set up a picket line at the main roundabout on the entrance to the airport.
Meanwhile, Aer Lingus has apologised for the “serious disruption” being caused by today’s strike.
“Aer Lingus apologises to passengers for the serious disruption caused by IALPA’s strike action today. The company restates its view that today’s strike action by IALPA is very damaging to our customers, the wider staff in Aer Lingus and the company itself,” said Aer Lingus.
“IALPA’s actions continue to inflict serious reputational…
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