Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots to resume to avoid strike

Strike is now a strong possibility in the key summer period when Irish holidaymakers take off, and Ireland welcomes many foreign tourists

The pilots' union Ialpa said talks ended when Aer Lingus indicated that no further discussion could take place without pilots agreeing to productivity changes. Picture: Larry Cummins

Talks between Aer Lingus pilots and the airline will resume on Wednesday morning to avoid the possibility of industrial action.

The pilots’ union, Ialpa, has been in a lengthy pay dispute with the company for a number of months.