Aer Lingus issues Belfast update in relation to potential pilot strike

Nadia Breen

19 June 2024 at 5:08 am·1-min read

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Aer Lingus has issued an update regarding Belfast flights in relation to potential industrial action.

On Monday, pilots at Aer Lingus voted in favour of possible strikes over an ongoing pay dispute with management, reports the Irish Mirror.

The airline's chief warned that passengers could face "significant" disruption this summer due to the potential industrial action.

The airline has now confirmed that flights flying in and out of Belfast are set to operate as normal.

A spokesperson at Aer Lingus Regional said: "Aer Lingus Regional services to and from Belfast-Great Britain, operated by Emerald Airlines, will not be affected by any industrial relations action and will operate as scheduled."

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