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Aer Lingus Strike Cancelled

21st August 2007 The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association IALPA have suspended their planned industrial action against Aer Lingus. IALPA had called a strike on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week (21st / 22nd August), claiming that a move to the airline's new hub in Belfast will see pilots employed on less favourable terms and conditions than they have in Dublin.

Aer Lingus will now operate a full short-haul service for Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd August.

The following long-haul flights will remain cancelled:

Tuesday 21st August
EI105 Dublin - New York (JFK)
EI104 New York (JFK)- Dublin

Wednesday 22nd August
EI123 Dublin - Chicago (ORD)
EI122 Chicago (ORD)- Dublin

The following flight will still operate at the re-scheduled time:

EI585 Malaga-Dublin Depart 08:00 Arrive 10:00 Tuesday 21st August.

Passengers holding confirmed bookings on short haul flights are advised to check-in at least 2 hours prior to departure while passengers travelling to the USA and Dubai are advised to check-in at least 3 hours prior to departure.

Customers that were due to travel on Tuesday 21st August and Wednesday 22nd August and who cancelled bookings due to the proposed strike action may re-book their flight free of charge. Alternatively, passengers may present themselves at check-in where they will be re-accommodated.

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