Airport unions vote for strike action

FOUR Dublin Airport unions yesterday voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a row over travel discounts received by former Aer Rianta staff.

The discount scheme, which allows airport staff to travel on cheap flights, was thrown into doubt after Aer Lingus announced it would no longer participate in the deal.

However, unions argue that the deal should remain in place as all terms and conditions of former Aer Rianta staff are protected under the legislation which was passed to implement the break-up of Aer Rianta.