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21/08/2007
Talks Begin In Aer Lingus Dispute
Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots' union, the Irish Airline Pilots' Association (Ialpa) have resumed at the Labour Relations Commission.
The talks begin last night after a planned 48-hour strike over the pay and conditions to be offered to new pilots at the airline's new Belfast base was called off. The strike had been due to begin today.
As a result of the strike being halted, all Aer Lingus short-haul flights were now due to take off as scheduled today, although there has been disruption to US flights, with some flights cancelled.
Passengers travelling to the US and Dubai are also being asked to check in for their flights at least three hours before departure, while passengers on short-haul flights are being advised to check in at least two hours before departure.
A meeting is also taking place today of Fine Gael TDs, Senators and local councillors from the west and mid-west to discuss a strategy to oppose Aer Lingus' ending of the Shannon - Heathrow route to concentrate on the Belfast operation.
Meanwhile, on Monday, Ryanair confirmed that it had acquired another 4% stake in Aer Lingus, bringing its total shares in the airline to almost 30%.
Ryanair said that the acquisition of the shares would it easier for the government and unions - the other large shareholders in Aer Lingus - to support their motion to hold an extraordinary general meeting to save the Shannon-Heathrow route.
(KMcA/SP)
The talks begin last night after a planned 48-hour strike over the pay and conditions to be offered to new pilots at the airline's new Belfast base was called off. The strike had been due to begin today.
As a result of the strike being halted, all Aer Lingus short-haul flights were now due to take off as scheduled today, although there has been disruption to US flights, with some flights cancelled.
Passengers travelling to the US and Dubai are also being asked to check in for their flights at least three hours before departure, while passengers on short-haul flights are being advised to check in at least two hours before departure.
A meeting is also taking place today of Fine Gael TDs, Senators and local councillors from the west and mid-west to discuss a strategy to oppose Aer Lingus' ending of the Shannon - Heathrow route to concentrate on the Belfast operation.
Meanwhile, on Monday, Ryanair confirmed that it had acquired another 4% stake in Aer Lingus, bringing its total shares in the airline to almost 30%.
Ryanair said that the acquisition of the shares would it easier for the government and unions - the other large shareholders in Aer Lingus - to support their motion to hold an extraordinary general meeting to save the Shannon-Heathrow route.
(KMcA/SP)
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Aer Lingus Pilots Announce 48-Hour Strike
Around 500 Aer Lingus pilots have announced plans to hold a 48-hour strike next week, in protest over plans to pay staff at the company's new Belfast operation less than those in the Irish Republic. The strike is due to be held next Tuesday and Wednesday and is expected to affect all the air routes run by Aer Lingus.
29 August 2007
Irish Ministers Discuss Aer Lingus Issue
Aer Lingus' controversial decision to close its Shannon-Heathrow route has reportedly been discussed by the Cabinet at its first meeting since the Dail resumed after the summer break.
Irish Ministers Discuss Aer Lingus Issue
Aer Lingus' controversial decision to close its Shannon-Heathrow route has reportedly been discussed by the Cabinet at its first meeting since the Dail resumed after the summer break.
05 September 2007
Aer Lingus Talks Adjourned
Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots representatives, aimed at resolving a dispute over pay and conditions for Belfast-based staff, have been adjourned until Friday. The talks were the first time that the airline and the union have met face-to-face in the ongoing dispute.
Aer Lingus Talks Adjourned
Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots representatives, aimed at resolving a dispute over pay and conditions for Belfast-based staff, have been adjourned until Friday. The talks were the first time that the airline and the union have met face-to-face in the ongoing dispute.
08 August 2007
Jobs Fears For Shannon Following Aer Lingus Move To Belfast
There are fears that there could be a number of jobs losses in Shannon following Aer Lingus' decision to close its daily Shannon to Heathrow route in order to operate a new service from Belfast. On Tuesday, Aer Lingus told staff that 45 jobs could be lost at Shannon as a result of the move.
Jobs Fears For Shannon Following Aer Lingus Move To Belfast
There are fears that there could be a number of jobs losses in Shannon following Aer Lingus' decision to close its daily Shannon to Heathrow route in order to operate a new service from Belfast. On Tuesday, Aer Lingus told staff that 45 jobs could be lost at Shannon as a result of the move.
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