Cautious optimism as Aer Lingus negotiations continue

AER LINGUS and its cabin crew remained locked in talks late last night on the rostering dispute which will today see a further 22 flights grounded.

Sources close to the talks at the Labour Relations Commission were offering cautious optimism that — while there were still issues outstanding — the two sides were certainly closer to a resolution than they were at the end of last week.

The sources say the fact that the two sides even remain in the process is an advance.