Aer Lingus have cancelled a further 25 flights due to industrial action taken by pilots next week, though they may be the last flights affected by industrial action.
Hundreds of flights were impacted in recent weeks due to the work-to-rule and strike action from pilots who are members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA).
The IALPA, a branch of the Forsa trade union, said it would continue its work-to-rule action while it sought clarifications from the Labour Court on the recommendations.
In a statement at the beginning of the work-to-rule strikes, Aer Lingus said: “Implementing these cancellations is to enable us to protect as many services as possible for as many of our customers as possible.
Aer Lingus said the further flight cancellations are a measure to “protect as many services as possible from the impact of IALPA’s continuing industrial action”.
The Irish airline company added that customers scheduled to travel over the next week will continue be given the option to change their flights for free. They can also cancel their flight and claim a refund or voucher.
The statement added the airline “fully understands the anxiety being experienced by customers” and that it will give customers “as many options as possible, should they wish to change their plans”.
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Flights from Dublin Airport affected - Sunday 14th July
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Flights from Dublin Airport affected - Monday 15th July
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Flights from Dublin Airport affected - Tuesday 16th July